After some massive positives at the transfer market for the Stamford Bridge club – it looks like some problems are on the way.It was almost imminent that Jules Kounde will arrive after Kurt Zouma signed for West Ham. However, Londoners are unwilling to meet Sevilla’s new price tag after they demanded an extra 18 million USD (2 billion KSH) despite already agreeing on a fee.Now, the pursuit is reportedly over even though the 22-year-old appeared destined to move to west London this summer.With just hours before the summer window slams shut, The Athletic reports that Chelsea have put a stop on their swoop for Kounde.Bayern annihilate RB Leipzig – stealing their coach, centre-back and, finally, central midfielderDespite selling Zouma to their London rivals for 40 million USD, Thomas Tuchel has plenty of defensive options at his disposal – Christensen, Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Azpilicueta, and Chalobah.And after Sevilla decided to play ‘hard-ball’, the Blues have decided not to increase their offer and will elect to stay with their current defensive options until the January transfer window.If no deal is made (Chelsea would proceed with the transfer only if Sevilla lower their asking price) before Tuesday’s deadline, the Blues will stop at just one signing this summer – Romelu Lukaku came ‘back home’ from Inter Milan for 135 million USD.Ivorian’s loan transfer comes to a halt due to a training-session injurySevilla president Jos Castro has made it clear to Chelsea and other potential suitors that Kounde will be available, but only for the right price.’At the moment, Kounde is a Sevilla player,’ Castro said. ‘What we have done this year is strengthen, we have signed six players.’We want to have a potent team. We always study the offers when they arrive, but days are running out. At the moment, there is nothing.’Further down the pitch and a bit on the side – Chelsea need to sort the Callum Hudson-Odoi case. Borussia Dortmund are eager on getting the Ghanaian-rooted winger on loan in the next 24 hours but Tuchel needs to decide whether to allow such a scenario.New North London order: Tottenham rule the EPL, Arsenal hit rock bottomChelsea’s academy prospect had been struggling for game time at Stamford Bridge and the Bundesliga club have made an approach. Hudson-Odoi is keen to play regularly but Tuchel is of the mind the 20-year-old should fight for his place fierce competition needs to be recognized and met with Chelsea’s array of options at wing and in attacking midfield.Chelsea already rejected an offer from Bayern Munich last summer for CHO – Bavarians offered a loan deal with an option to buy but Chelsea weren’t interested.The German manager was harsh with Hudson-Odoi against Southampton last season, when he substituted him only 31 minutes after letting him into play off the bench.##NAJAVA_MECA_5788518##Tuchel said he was unhappy with his attitude and energy but there was no bad blood between the two after the incident.Hudson-Odoi was an unused substitute in each of Chelsea’s Premier League games this season but did start the UEFA Super Cup final against Villarreal.He even turned down a call-up for England U21 in order to focus on his development – young Englishman is determined to fight for his spot within the ranks of the Champions League winners.Every Chelsea fan hopes Hudson-Odoi will meet Tuchel’s expectations.
