Chelsea and Bayern watch Koundé as the market closes

Chelsea and Bayern remain watchful over Jules Koundé, the 27‑year‑old Barcelona defender, while the transfer window stays closed until January. The player featured in the recent match against Rayo Vallecano, but his future remains unresolved.

Bayern and Chelsea compete for the defender

Christian Falk explains from Germany that Bayern Munich remains interested in strengthening its right‑back with Koundé. The Bavarian club plans to sell Sacha Boey before finalising the Frenchman’s signing.

Mateo Moretto indicates that Chelsea also wants to bolster its defensive area and that the idea of adding the Barça defender generates broad consensus within the London sporting hierarchy.

Bayern, after the possible departure of Boey, would consider Koundé as its primary target for the blue‑and‑grana full‑back. The competition with the English intensifies the race for the player.

Koundé has not had the prominence of previous seasons and, according to reports, his decision to stay at Barcelona or seek a new adventure will depend on his involvement in the coming months.

With the season underway, transfer rumours continue to circulate despite the official market pause.