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Barcelona hoping to fend off interest from Man City and tie Jules Kounde down to new contract

Manchester City have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Jules Kounde from Barcelona but the Catalans are hoping to tie him down to a new contract.

According to reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Barca and Kounde “have been negotiating a contract extension” for several weeks and are hoping for a positive outcome.

Manchester City “and another top-tier club” have shown interest in the France international, but the hope is he will continue at Barcelona.

The Catalans have made a habit of tying key stars down to long-term contracts recently, and it looks like Kounde could be the next to renew.