RB Leipzig are stepping up talks with Chelsea over a move for Christopher Nkunku, transfer correspondent David Ornstein reports. The discussions are for a permanent deal, with Nkunku open to the possibility of rejoining his former club and keen on a permanent transfer.

CHELSEA’S pursuit of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been stalled by the West London club’s steep valuation of Christopher Nkunku. The Blues have rejected a loan bid from Bayern

Tchatchoua is, in effect, a replacement for the former club captain Nélson Semedo, who rejected a new contract at Wolves in favour of a move to Fenerbahce. Tchatchoua, who produced the top speed in the Italian top flight last season at 36.3km/h, has signed a five-year deal.

The French attacking midfielder is not quite fitting in for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and they are listening to offers

Chelsea want Xavi Simons – a player apparently also on Bayern’s radar – and the possible sale of Nkunku could help fund a move for the Netherlands international. The reporter suggests Chelsea are expecting a fee of around €40 million (£34.5m) plus add ons for Nkunku.

Chelsea remain in talks with Bayern Munich over a move for Christopher Nkunku , and are expecting €40m plus add ons according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. Nkunku joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig back in 2023 in a deal worth £52m, but he’s had a difficult time at Stamford Bridge, and it appears his career with the Blues is now over.