It is rumored that Jules Kounde could be the high-profile player that Barcelona decides to release this summer.

Several Premier League clubs have taken notice of Kounde this season due to his impressive play at right defense. Mundo Deportivo reports that Chelsea is one among those clubs.

Barcelona is considering selling Ronald Araujo or Kounde because they think it might bring in a lot of money. But they want Araujo so much that they’ve begun contract renewal talks.

The Uruguayan has reportedly attracted interest from prominent European teams such as Manchester United and Bayern Munich due to his status as one of the team’s most prized players.

Kounde is in a bind because, despite this, Barcelona is not planning to release him.

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According to the source, the club’s sports management is still on the fence about keeping Araujo, which means Kounde could be sacrificed in order to retain him.

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Barça might give up Jules Kounde. (Getty Images/Alex Caparros photo)Despite Kounde’s desire to remain at Barcelona, he is reportedly heavily sought after by clubs worldwide, according to reports from earlier this month. This is especially noteworthy given that he spent the most of the season playing outside of his position.

He has been associated with Inter Milan in Italian media. In England, he is supposedly being pursued by a number of clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United.

Barcelona has the option to trade KoundeBarcelona’s decision to prioritize maintaining Araujo over selling a big player has put Kounde in a difficult position.

Despite his on-field value, the club’s management is considering selling him to raise capital. In this context, Chelsea’s persistent pursuit of Kounde illustrates his great worth and potential effect on the Premier League.

This summer, Barcelona will have to make a difficult decision. Selling a crucial player like Kounde could help them raise the necessary funds.

Despite the French defender’s desire to remain, Kounde is likely to be a high-profile transfer target due to the club’s concentration on extending Araujo’s contract and the strong interest from Premier League clubs, particularly Chelsea.