Man United, Man City target Jules Kounde tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Chelsea clash

COVID-19 pandemic has hit Sevilla camp with highly-rated defender Jules Kounde testing positive this week. 21-year-old has been one of mainstays in Europa League winners' defence and has been tipped for a big move to England.  France Under-21 international has been linked with a move to Manchester, with both Man United and Man City chasing 21-year-old's signature. 

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LaLiga Covid-19: Jules Kounde tests positive as Man United, Man City interest intensifies 

In an official Sevilla statement, LaLiga side confirmed that Jules Kounde has tested COVID-19 positive after returning from international duty. 21-year-old centre-back will miss upcoming Champions League clash against Chelsea next week. Jules Kounde COVID-19 test also rules him out of clashes against Granada and Eibar and manr Julen Lopetegui will have to look at or options as y look to sustain ir form in league. Sevilla are currently unbeaten in LaLiga season, having won two and drawn one in three games. 

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Man City transfer news extensively linked U-21 French international with a move to Etihad as Pep Guardiola looked to shore up his leaky defence. Sevilla's asking price put off Man City's interest and Premier League giants signed Benfica's Ruben Dias instead. After Man City's interest died down, ir neighbours Man United have started circling Sevilla ace.

Red Devils have conceded 11 goals in just three games so far in Premier League, with severe criticism laid out for performances of captain Harry Maguire and fellow partners Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly. 

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Man United transfer news suggests that Red Devils could trigger Frenchman's £82m release clause as early as January, with ir defence so far leaking goals for fun. Fans have criticised  Old Trafford hierarchy for ir summer activity, which saw as many as four deadline day signings, with a new centre-back where close to ir wishlist.

Sevilla are keen to keep Jules Kounde on board, who completed a £22 million switch from Bordeaux just last summer. Along with Kounde, Red Devils are reportedly chasing deals for Napoli's Kalidou Koulibally, RB Leipzig's Dayot Upameca and Burnley's James Tarkowski. 

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