Jules Koundé

[cjn]

We're giving Barca him for free before this window is closed?

Because La Liga told them they can't buy anyone right now.

TBF, they are trying to sell players, so that's the condition before they can buy anyone, as far as I heard.

They are about to sell Semedo to Wolves and Suarez is leaving also.

 

[BringBackSwales]

There are several of quotes on twitter. He doesn’t let go of Kounde if not for the release clause.

Oh well it must be true if it was on Twitter

 

[wolviedinho]

He should not be playing against Bayern. Sane prob injury him on purpose. £60 million gamble for Sevilla.

 

[PrezIke]

There's no guarantee that KK would come in and hit the ground running faster than Kounde would. It's a gamble whoever we decide to go for at this point due to the lack of preparation and no pre-season.

To me KK is no VVD. VVD was sought after by many clubs even at the ridiculous fee it appeared to be.

I think KK is certainly an improvement on what we have, and has qualities we are missing, but I'm not convinced he's THAT much better than Kounde and is assured to hit the ground running. I think there will be more pressure and attention right away and a few bad performances (look at how Havertz is already called out after 1 game) and it will be tough.

If Kounde falters he's young enough we can sell for something to someone. If that's the case with KK he will be unsellable and we'll probably be stuck with him.

That's the risk, and partially why we likely won't pay the fee Napoli want.

Sevilla trying to get as close to that number as possible with Kounde.

 

[the_tevez_wiggle]

Was it Costa he owned that day?

Yep, never seen anyone control him as bad as that. Absolute master class, can still not understand how he went from that to coco the clown in a couple of matches.

 

[Ancoats blue]

Not sure quite how tall he is for a central defender , but he seems mobile enough ...

 

[Steve Coppell’s 33 Days]

For what it's worth, a standout game vs. Bayern would certainly add to his price, so I hope we sort this out before then.

Can’t add to his price because they want his release clause.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Can’t add to his price because they want his release clause.

That is just posturing. Unless you think we are paying €90m. City would not get this far otherwise.

 

[damrider]

Anyone else want to share with us regarding their revelation that Kounde is not 3 meters tall?

 

[PrezIke]

They are about to sell Semedo to Wolves and Suarez is leaving also.

Yeah, I did see that before, but that has to happen first.

Not saying it won't btw.