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According to reports in the Catalan press, Man City is one of the five “giants” of the Premier League chasing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde.
Sports He claims that the limited playing time of the French national team this season has caused the interest of English clubs.
Kounde started just one league game, with coach Hansi Flick choosing Erik Garcia ahead of him in most matches.
Despite the current situation, “Barca” still has less than 4 years until the end of the 27-year-old player’s contract. Sports reports that a “very high offer” is needed to tempt the La Liga champions to sell.
Which Premier League clubs want Kounde?
In addition Enzo Maresca‘s side, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all believed to be following developments.
A lot will depend on Kounde himself. He remains patient as he tries to win back his place from Garcia, but if he doesn’t get more minutes, he has a chance to campaign for a transfer in the New Year.
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Why does Man City want a defender?
Although Kounde started his career as a centre-back, the majority of his Barcelona appearances have been at right-back, a problematic position for the Cityzens since the departure of Kyle Walker.
Matheus Nunes has remained first-choice since Maresca’s appointment, but the Portugal international has never looked like a long-term solution. If Kounde is available (and City can move), it would make a lot of sense for him to join the squad.
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