During the previous season, the 22-year-old made overall 49 appearances in which he scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist for Sevilla. Let's take a look and see what numbers are currently available at the Blues for Kounde, if they seal the deal. The centre-back currently wears number 12 at La Liga side, however, it is currently occupied by Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The numbers 2, 4, 5 and 6, are an obvious choice for a defender, however, all of those numbers are occupied at Chelsea. The number 25, which Kounde wears wears on international duty for France, is currently vacant. source - Express / Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!EXCL. Chelsea have opened official talks with Sevilla for Jules Koundé. He’s the main target as centre back, negotiations ongoing to reach an agreement. 🔵 #CFC
Koundé is open to accept Chelsea as next clubs as he wants Champions League football. Now it’s up to the two clubs. pic.twitter.com/M4bVua2NU7 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2021