Chelsea dispatched scouts to monitor Barcelona player. He is potential replacement for Thiago Silva

Chelsea has shown interest in Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. The aristocrats see the player as a potential replacement for their veteran Thiago Silva.

It is reported that scouts from the London club observed the Frenchman's performance during the Champions League match between Barcelona and Napoli.

It is noted that Newcastle and Arsenal are also interested in the services of the player. However, Koundé himself is not eager to change clubs in the summer.

Earlier reports suggested that Barcelona is willing to part ways with Koundé in the summer and will consider lucrative offers for the defender.

In the current season, the 25-year-old Frenchman has played 32 matches for the Blaugrana, scoring two goals and providing three assists. Transfermarkt values the player at 60 million euros.