Kounde backs Barca move with World cup in mind

After his failed exit in the winter transfer window, Kounde understands that his time at Sevilla is up and is hoping that the club will let him leave without cuasing any fuss.

However, the Spanish club do not want to let him go on the cheap. Sevilla's goal is to allow him to leave if they get an offer of around 60-70 million euros, a fee which only a select few cubs can afford.

'Mundo Deportivo' report that the player is aware of Barca's interest in him and he would favour a move to the Catalan side over a Premier League move. Kounde is Barcelona's first choice CB target, ahead of Koulibaly, who stated that he wanted to remain loyal to Napoli in an interview.

The Spanish paper reports that Kounde believes that his spot in Qatar will be all but guaranteed if he signs for 'Los Cules'. The Frenchman has been a part of the last few squads selected by Deschamps and knows that his World Cup chances are at stake.