Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona central defender Jules Kounde.
According to AS, Newcastle United want to sign Jules Kounde from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
The report in the Spanish publication has claimed that Premier League club Newcastle have asked about the France international, who can operate as a right-back or as a central defender.
Kounde wants to play in centre-back, but Barcelona head coach Xavi has used him mainly at right-back this season.
The £158,000-a-week (SalarySport) 24-year-old has publicly said that he does not want to leave Barcelona, who have won the La Liga title this season.
Could Newcastle United sign Barcelona central defender Jules Kounde?
In our view, Newcastle United could struggle to sign Jules Kounde from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
The Frenchman moved to Barcelona from Sevilla only in the summer of 2022.
Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world and are a global brand, and Kounde will surely not want to leave Camp Nou after just one season.
The Barcelona no. 23 has made 26 starts and one substitute appearance in La Liga this season.
Kounde has scored one goal and provided three assists in those games.
Yes, Newcastle will play in the UEFA Champions League next season, but Barcelona do so regularly and also aim to win it.
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