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.

Chelsea Stand Firm on Christopher Nkunku as Bayern Talks StallBayern Munich have failed with an approach to sign Christopher Nkunku on loan, with Chelsea insistent on a permanent sale. As reported by

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has been speaking on the Christopher Nkunku to Bayern Munich deal that is still on. There is plenty still going on in the transfer market this week as we head towards the end of the window, and there was even reports of Chelsea rejecting an offer from West Ham for Andrey Santos over the weekend.

Christopher Nkunku 's reported move to Bayern Munich has stalled, which could delay Chelsea 's transfer plans for the rest of the window. The German giants wanted to sign Nkunku during the January transfer window, but the move did not materialise back then.

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’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

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.