Liverpool Competing with Manchester City and Chelsea to Sign Barcelona Star

Barcelona’s summer clear-out could yet include Jules Kounde, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea all positioning themselves for a Premier League assault on the 27-year-old France defender.

Kounde has endured a testing campaign at the Spotify Camp Nou, failing to replicate the standards he set during the 2024-25 season and spending recent weeks sidelined by injury. Now approaching full fitness, the coming matches may prove pivotal—not only for his form, but for his long-term future.

Spanish outlet MD report that Barcelona are open to offers for the right-back, who is under contract until 2030 and valued by the club at between €60 million and €70 million. Signed from Sevilla for €50 million four years ago, Kounde’s market worth has appreciated, and with adequate depth in his position, officials view the former Sevilla man as a saleable asset to help finance incoming targets.

Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea each possess the financial muscle to meet Barcelona’s valuation. All three clubs have registered their interest and are expected to formalise their pursuit once the window opens, setting up a three-way battle for Kounde’s signature.

While Barcelona will not block a lucrative bid, the final call rests with the player, who is described as settled in Catalonia. Nevertheless, the next few months promise to shape decisively where the defender plies his trade next season.