Barcelona are looking to sign a defender in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Catalan club's interest comes as Chelsea have reportedly inquired about the availability of Jules Kounde, the French centre-back who currently plays for Barcelona.
Kounde, 27, featured in Barcelona's LaLiga match against Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville on October 17, 2026. The defender has been a regular for the Spanish side since his arrival from Sevilla in 2022.
Chelsea's interest could test Barcelona's resolve to keep the player, but the LaLiga club are also actively seeking defensive reinforcements for the second half of the season.
