The Blues have kept close contact with the 22-year-old defender but convincing the Liga side into a sale may not prove a straightforward prospect
Sevilla have confirmed they have rejected a bid for Jules Kounde, while insisting that the club has no need to sell the Chelsea target or any other player.
Kounde, 22, has been closely linked to a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
However the Blues will have their work cut out to sign the defender, although Sevilla did confirm that they would evaluate any subsequent offers should they arrive.