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Barcelona make late attempt to hijack Chelsea's £55m move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde after raising funds by agreeing another rights sale

Barcelona are making a last ditch attempt to persuade Jules Kounde to join them ahead of Chelsea.

Though Sevilla are close to agreement with Chelsea on a £55m deal for the France international, Kounde travelled to Lagos in Portugal for their training camp with terms to be finalised.

Barcelona raised more funds with another rights sale on Thursday and say they will make an offer to rival Chelsea's bid.

Barcelona have made a late attempt to hijack Chelsea's move for defender Jules Kounde

Meanwhile, Chelsea forward Tino Anjorin, 20, is joining Huddersfield Town on loan while right-back Henry Lawrence is set for MK Dons.