Barcelona are reportedly ready to offer Jules Kounde a major salary boost in order to tie the Frenchman down at the Nou Camp.
The Blaugrana have grown uncertain of Kounde's long-term future, with Chelsea among those apparently keeping tabs on the defender.
The Blues have long held an interest in Kounde since his time at Sevilla, but were pipped in the race for his services by Barcelona in the summer of 2022.
They are now reportedly keen to give Barca a taste of their own medicine this summer by snatching their prized defender from their grasp as Enzo Maresca's side continue their extensive rebuild.