BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea ready to break the bank for Barcelona defensive duo. According to reports, Chelsea are gearing up for a massive €150 million swoop on Barcelona’s defensive stars Jules Koundé and Ronald Araújo! Maresca has set his sights on bringing them to Stamford Bridge as replacements for Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana. He’s determined to form a rock-solid partnership at the back—one that could dominate for years to come.

Under the leadership of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea currently hold third place in the Premier League after 13 matches—a strong showing considering their significant summer squad overhaul. The team has displayed impressive form, with standout performances from Cole Palmer and a resurgent Nicolas Jackson. The defense has also been solid, providing much-needed stability.
Despite their strong position, Chelsea are actively seeking reinforcements. Reports indicate the club is eyeing a €150 million move for Barcelona defenders Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo. While Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana have formed a reliable partnership at the back, Chelsea are exploring other options, including Jonathan Tah of Bayer Leverkusen and Joel Orondez from Club Brugge.
Kounde and Araujo have been linked with Chelsea previously, with Kounde nearly joining in 2022 before moving to Barcelona and Araujo being a target earlier this year. However, a new name has surfaced: Willian Pacho. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea are reportedly interested in the Ecuadorian defender, despite him being less than six months into a five-year deal with PSG.
The report suggests PSG are reluctant to part with Pacho, a key player in their system, but Chelsea’s potential offer might force them to reconsider, especially if the funds could be reinvested elsewhere. Pacho, meanwhile, remains focused on his performances and seemingly unaffected by the speculation.
Having joined PSG in the summer for a fee that could reach €45 million, Pacho has made a significant impact, starting 15 matches across all competitions and catching Chelsea’s eye with his impressive displays.