According to recent reports, speculation tying Barcelona star Jules Kounde with a high-profile summer switch to England was forcefully put to bed on Wednesday. The French international defender saw his name pop up heavily across European media outlets following claims that he caught the eye of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Based on the circulating rumors, Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi and his recruitment team had allegedly placed the versatile defender high on their summer wishlist while searching for defensive reinforcements. However, these claims proved to be entirely unfounded.
As confirmed by renowned transfer market insider Fabrizio Romano, "There's nothing between Jules Kounde and Tottenham despite the links in the recent hours. No interest, no negotiations."
Despite experiencing a mixed campaign at Spotify Camp Nou last season, all current indications point toward Kounde remaining a key part of the Barcelona squad when the summer transfer window closes.