Barcelona and Chelsea are the two clubs in the race to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla.
According to transfer expert Gerard Romero, the Catalans have now won the race for Jules Kounde.
Kounde is thought to be Xavi’s top priority to strengthen the back line, although, but Barca face stiff competition from Chelsea.
It’s been reported that Barca will have to activate the second financial lever before being able to bid for Kounde. President Joan Laporta is thought to be hoping to sell off more TV rights next week.
Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui has however admitted that Jules Kounde could well leave the club this summer amid strong interest from Barcelona.
“One very important player, Diego Carlos, left, and maybe the other starting centre back (Jules Kounde) will too,” said Lopetegui.
“We don’t know what will happen. They are difficult to replace and we will have to help Marcao adapt quickly to what’s demanded of him.”