Chelsea once again linked with defender they get associated with every transfer window | OneFootball

Chelsea are once again being linked with signing a new defender who they get associated with every single transfer window.

The news comes off the back of Chelsea getting an essential three points on Saturday afternoon by beating Everton 1-0 at home after a fantastic first half goal from striker Nicolas Jackson ending his 2025 goal draught.

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It was far from an easy game for Chelsea though, and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez became the unlikely hero and was actually the reason that they could see the win out and collect all three points, making some big second half saves to deny certain goals.

Another one of Chelsea’s best players on the pitch was defender Trevoh Chalobah and really, he was a strong candidate for man of the match too. Enzo Maresca defended Chelsea’s decision to let him go on loan in the summer after then recalling him in the winter.

With the next transfer window now right around the corner this summer, Chelsea are once again being linked with Barcelona defender Jule Kounde, a player that they always seem to be linked with every single window.

Chelsea in for Kounde?

Jules Kounde celebrates scoring for Barcelona.(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

As reported by TBR Football (via Barca News Network), Chelsea are said to have been in regular contact with Kounde’s representatives over the last couple of years. The Premier League side tried to sign him in the summer of 2022 when he opted for Barcelona. But since then, Kounde always seems to be linked with Chelsea every window.

Barcelona may need to sell this summer in order to sign their desired targets, so there could be a chance that they listen to offers for some of their biggest stars. I’d be surprised if Kounde is allowed to leave though.