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Manchester United are set to face intense competitors from 4 different European heavyweights within the race to signal Barcelona star and reported membership defensive goal Jules Kounde.
It’s been broadly talked about that securing defensive reinforcements is one in every of United’s highest priorities forward of the summer time switch window.
United have been linked with a number of gamers together with Barca’s Kounde.
A current report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that the Frenchman has his admirers at Outdated Trafford. His essential level of attraction lies in his versatility. Along with taking part in as a centre-back, Kounde may also be deployed within the right-back place to nice impact.
It was beforehand said that Barcelona, whose monetary troubles have been well-documented, would entertain provides for Kounde.
In keeping with Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, the Purple Devils must keep off competitors from Chelsea, Newcastle, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan of their pursuit of Kounde.
It’s understood that Barca recognise they need to do away with a central defender when the summer time window opens and Kounde is among the gamers they’re enthusiastic about parting methods with.
Mundo Deportivo observe, “The Frenchman is very valued internationally, though he isn’t taking part in in his typical place however for granted again. To the already identified curiosity of Chelsea, PSG and Manchester United, in Italy, they now add Inter Milan and in England Newcastle.”
On his half, Kounde needs to stay at Camp Nou and keep on with the Catalan giants however varied intermediaries are reaching out to his employers to precise the curiosity of golf equipment prepared so as to add the participant to their ranks.
Kounde has been a pivotal a part of Xavi’s plans this time period. The 25-year-old has made 44 appearances throughout all competitions. In that point, he has helped his facet preserve 16 clear sheets. He has additionally registered two targets.
This isn’t the primary time United have tried luring Kounde to Outdated Trafford. A couple of years in the past, they tried to safe his companies from Sevilla however he ended up becoming a member of Barcelona in the summertime of 2022 in a €55 million deal.
His take care of Barca expires in 2027.
