Liverpool target Kounde

Liverpool have expressed serious interest in signing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, with reports linking the club in a transfer race that also involves Chelsea and Manchester City. The Reds aim to add experience to a defence that will see Ibrahima Konaté extend his contract while new signings like Jeremy Jacquet arrive. Kounde’s versatility and French links fit Liverpool’s recruitment strategy, and the club must act swiftly to secure the 27‑year‑old before rivals close in.