Transfer News: Chelsea ready to revive interest in Kounde, Madrid interested in Beltran

Chelsea ready to revive interest in Kounde

Jules Kounde wants to leave Barcelona after only one season at the Camp Nou, with newly-crowned Spanish champions believing Chelsea will be interested in signing him this summer. Kounde’s future in Spain is in doubt, with Sport reporting he is unhappy with his role at Barcelona and is mulling over a move away from Camp Nou this summer. The 24-year-old isn’t happy that Xavi Hernandez has prioritised using him at right-back rather than his natural position of centre-back, while he is also aware that Inigo Martinez’s arrival could limit his game-time even further.

The report adds Barcelona will try to settle the situation in-house, but should he push to leave the club, the Catalan giants believe Chelsea could revive their interest.

Madrid interested in Beltran

According to a report by Tutto Mercato Web, River Plate’s Lucas Beltran subject to interest from Real Madrid. The 22-year-old has started the 2023 season strongly, scoring eight goals and providing one assist in 20 appearances thus far.

AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the 22-year-old striker who has a release clause worth €25 million in his contract with River Plate.

Bayern Munich add Julian Alvarez to list of striker targets

According to SportBild journalist Florian Plettenberg, Julian Alvarez of Manchester City is on Bayern Munich’s list of potential transfer targets ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Apparently, the future of the 23-year-old Argentina international is up in the air. It’s said that the player is aware that he will struggle to replace the brilliant Erling Haaland in the starting XI any time soon, and he is said to be open to explore other options despite signing a new five-year deal with City only two months ago.