Chelsea's pursuit of Sevilla's Jules Kounde and Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez have reportedly taken major blows with the Spanish clubs understood to have changed their demands for the pair. Kounde, 22, appeared destined to move to Stamford Bridge this summer with Chelsea and Sevilla reaching an agreement over a £43million fee for the defender. However, The Athletic reports that Chelsea have now halted their swoop for Kounde, in a concerning blow with just hours before the summer window slams shut. Meanwhile, the European champions' swoop for Saul Niguez is on the ropes with Atletico Madrid now having second thoughts as to whether to allow the midfielder to leave, the Telegraph reports. Various reports suggest that both Kounde and Saul are keen to seal moves to Chelsea this summer, so it remains to be seen whether the Blues can get both deals over the line.

Source: Daily Mail August 30, 2021 08:47 UTC