Jules Koundé is a highly sought-after defender who has been linked with several clubs this summer. Here are some of the latest rumors regarding his transfer to Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Barcelona have reportedly made a formal approach for Koundé, but the Frenchman remains on the radar of several other top clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea. According to reports, Barcelona are willing to pay €120 million ($144 million) for Koundé, which could make him one of the most expensive defenders in football history.
Real Madrid, meanwhile,Premier League Frontline are also interested in signing Koundé. The Spanish club have already made an offer for the defender, but it appears that they will need to up their bid if they want to compete with Barcelona. Real Madrid may also be looking at other options such as Ajax or Inter Milan.
Koundé's performances for France at Euro 2021 have also caught the attention of several top clubs. He was named man of the match in the final against England, and he has been described as "the best center-back in Europe" by former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
Despite these rumors, Koundé is still just 21 years old, so there is no guarantee that any club will sign him this summer. However, it seems that Barcelona and Real Madrid are both eager to bring the Frenchman to their teams, and we can only wait and see what happens next.