Barcelona have signaled their willingness to part ways with Jules Kounde this summer, but only if a substantial proposal lands on their table.
Barcelona Open to Kounde Sale if Significant Offer Arrives
The Spanish giants recognize the French defender’s strong market appeal and are no longer ruling out a potential departure.
Although Kounde continues to feature regularly in the starting lineup, the club understands that the upcoming transfer window presents an ideal moment to maximize his value.
Barcelona view the 25-year-old as an important asset, yet they remain pragmatic about the financial reality.
Interest from across Europe is steadily building. Last summer, Manchester City made contact to explore a possible move, but Barcelona rejected the approach at the time, and no formal bid followed.
Now, multiple Premier League sides are keeping a close watch on the situation.
Liverpool are actively searching for a defensively solid full-back and have Kounde on their radar. Manchester City retain their interest following last year’s enquiry, while Chelsea are also monitoring developments.
The London club previously attempted to sign Kounde before he completed his move to Spain.
Kounde’s campaign has been disrupted by recurring physical issues, which have hampered his consistency. Despite that, his reputation across Europe remains strong.
Barcelona’s squad depth gives them flexibility in defense. Eric Garcia provides reliable cover, while Ronald Araujo’s versatility allows him to operate across the backline.
The club are also working to retain Joao Cancelo from Al Hilal, a move that would strengthen both full-back positions and further ease any potential exit.
Kounde’s current market value sits at approximately €65 million, though reports suggest Liverpool could push as high as €80 million.
Should such an offer materialize and the player show openness to the move, Barcelona would find it extremely difficult to refuse.
For now, the door remains ajar. The coming months will determine whether any club steps forward with the kind of proposal that forces the Catalan side into a decision.
