RB Leipzig are in talks with Chelsea over a permanent deal to re-sign Christopher Nkunku, with the French forward open to returning to his former club. The Bundesliga side have intensified discussions in recent days as they look to secure an agreement,

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.

Chelsea will soon submit a formal bid to RB Leipzig after reportedly reaching a personal agreement with the Netherlands international.

Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly rejected interest from Bayern Munich as he continues to push for a move to Chelsea.

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans have reached a critical stage as the club looks to bolster its attacking options, but progress remains contingent on the departure of key first-team players.

Chelsea sources maintain that “Nkunku and Chelsea will continue to explore their options during this transfer window, and it is now expected that any deal may go down to the wire.” With four years left on the contract he signed in 2023 following a £52 million transfer from Leipzig, the player’s future remains uncertain.

RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons has told the club that he only wants a transfer to Chelsea, despite interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea appear close to signing 22-year-old Xavi Simons, who left PSG earlier this year, though Manchester City are reportedly also interested in the Dutch midfielder. Regardless of his destination,