The Blues have already recruited Liam Delap, João Pedro and Jamie Gittens this summer, with young winger Estêvão also completing his move from Palmeiras, and there are still plans to add both RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho to the squad.

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,

Chelsea have been open to offers for Christopher Nkunku this summer and he has now made up his mind amid interest from Bayern Munich.