Liverpool eye €60m move for Barcelona defender

Liverpool eye €60m move for a top Barcelona defender as Arne Slot looks to solve long-standing defensive issues.

The Catalan giants are no longer treating every established name as untouchable, and a well‑known defensive figure has found himself in the spotlight as several English clubs open channels of communication.

With a bidding war looking increasingly likely, Barcelona are said to be ready to listen to serious offers if they match or come close to the player’s substantial market value.

The Barcelona star in question is Jules Koundé, the 27‑year‑old France international, who signed a long‑term deal until 2030 last summer, yet he is now being openly discussed as a potential sellable asset should the right price arrive, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

Koundé has been valued in the region of €60–80 million, with sources suggesting that an offer at the upper end of that bracket would seriously test Barcelona’s resolve to keep him.

Liverpool, in particular, has emerged as a leading suitor, with the Anfield club viewing the French defender as a versatile upgrade for their backline.

The Reds have reportedly been in contact with the player’s camp and are preparing a package that could reach the €60–70 million mark, though some reports suggest they may be ready to push higher if needed.

Barcelona, for their part, are aware that selling Koundé would raise a substantial sum and afford them more leeway in the transfer market, but they are also wary of weakening a backline that has been built around Ronald Araújo and Marc‑Casals‑type profiles.

Barcelona’s hierarchy will ultimately have to decide whether protecting a core defender is more important than the financial boost his sale would bring.

For now, the message is clear: Koundé is not being discarded, but Liverpool’s €60m‑plus interest has placed his Barcelona future firmly under the microscope.