Neither Rasheem Green Jersey Barcelona nor Chelsea have presented an offer to Sevilla for sought-after centre-back Jules Kounde, according to the Spanish clubs sporting director Monchi.Kounde attracted interest from Chelsea last year and Sevilla acknowledged at the timethey rejected at least one offer for the defender.While the fee involved then is unclear, Sevilla were reportedly holding out for as close to the France internationals 80million (68m) release clause as po sible.Indications this year are that Sevilla have relaxed their stance slightly, with suggestions their asking price is close to 70m (60m).Such figures would appear to be out of Barcelonas reach given their financial problems, though Blaugrana president Joan Laporta has been frequently talking of activating levers such as selling off TV rights and half of their merchandising busine s to inject capital and ensure the club remains competitive in the transfer market.Monchi seemed to acknowledge Brandon Shell Jersey Barcas interest in Kounde, as he distanced himself from criticism of Laportas dealings in trying to ease the clubs economic woes.Xavi has good taste, but there are zero contacts with Barca, Monchi told Onda Cero. As for their levers, everything that fits the rules of the game is fine You have to be innovative, have inventivene s.But it would appear Chelsea are focusing their efforts on other targets first as well, despite an apparent nece sity to get centre-backs in after seeing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger depart. Chelsea have to look for two or three central defenders. They dont have many, but there are also more English clubs and clubs from other countries that are looking for central defenders, Monchi continued.There are calls from everywhere. The money is starting to roll in a bit. Its what we have left until August 31.There is interest. Jules has had a good season, Seattle Seahawks Sleepwear Underwear he has established himself in the French team, hes going to go to the World Cup that has made more clubs Seattle Seahawks Kids Jersey interested.Directly, there has been little movement, but his name is marked with a fluorescent highlighter in the sports directorates of important clubs.Kounde is in the United States. He will join us in South Korea a little later and I dont know what will happen tomorrow.There is movement around Kounde, yes. Many teams are looking for central defenders. Lets see what happens.Sevilla have already seen one important player leave, with Koundes centre-back partner for the past three years Diego Carlos moving to Aston Villa.Galatasaray defender Marcao was rumoured to be his replacement, and Monchi confirmed there is an interest in the 26-year-old.Marcao is a centre-back that is among the names we have considered, Jake Curhan Jersey he said. From then on, obviously, he is not the only one. I always try to work with alternatives.He has pa sed all the filters we have to decide and is on that final list of players. Hes a centre-back who may only seem aggre sive, but hes left-footed with a very good touch, with personality Hes an interesting centre-back who meets the profile we have in mind.