Kounde & Chelsea's complicated history with transfer heists

Chelsea have endured a frustrating 2022 summer transfer window so far, with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde the latest high-profile player to slip from their grasp.

GOAL reported that Kounde had been a priority target for Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel aims to reinforce his back-line following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, but he has ultimately chosen to head to Camp Nou instead of Stamford Bridge.

The west London outfit are not used to rejection, but there have been a few other occasions when they've missed out on top talent after coming so close to finalising a transfer. On the flip side, Chelsea have also pulled off the trick of hijacking a deal or two themselves.

GOAL is here to provide you with a run-down of their complicated transfer history.