Chelsea discuss Christopher Nkunku and two other stars with RB Leipzig during Xavi Simons talks

Chelsea and Leipzig have mentioned Christopher Nkunku in talks for Xavi Simons, talkSPORT understands.

Leipzig are fascinated with bringing again the French attacker, who joined Chelsea in summer time 2023 for £52m after scoring 70 objectives in 152 appearances in Germany.

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Chelsea valued Nkunku at £60m in January when Bayern made an enquiry.

Their asking worth hasn’t dropped considerably on account of not desirous to promote Nkunku at a e-book loss.

Nonetheless, with Nkunku eager on a transfer away on account of restricted alternatives at Stamford Bridge, a club-to-club settlement is known to be doable.

It’ll then all rely on whether or not Nkunku needs to return to Leipzig, particularly in a season with none European soccer.

Tyrique George and Carney Chukwuemeka are two different names Leipzig have raised throughout talks over Simons.

Any deal for Nkunku or one other Chelsea participant can be a separate switch to Xavi.

However there’s a hyperlink within the sense Chelsea wish to promote each Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, permitting them to maneuver for Xavi and Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.

What are the funds concerned for a Xavi Simons switch?

Leipzig have been holding out for near €70m, whereas Chelsea have been attempting for a deal south of €60m.

Simons solely joined Leipzig from PSG completely in January for €50m with an additional €30m in add-ons.

Key to any closing valuation is strictly what number of of these bonuses have been paid.

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Xavi is bought on a transfer to Chelsea and ready to see whether or not the golf equipment can come to an settlement.

Garnacho can be anticipating to change to Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United need £50m, however Chelsea are hoping to strike a deal for much less with the window closing quickly and United targeted on outgoings.

What’s Ally McCoist’s verdict on Garnacho to Chelsea?

Nonetheless, Rangers icon and talkSPORT host Ally McCoist is just not satisfied Garnacho to Chelsea is a smart transfer.

“I believe Man United are desperately attempting to do away with him,” McCoist stated.

“And I simply do not assume Chelsea want him at this second in time.”

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McCoist acknowledged Chelsea are available in the market for attacking reinforcements given they bought Noni Madueke to Arsenal and have misplaced Jadon Sancho as he returned to Manchester United.

The Blues are additionally with out Mykhailo Mudryk, who was charged with violating anti-doping guidelines in June.

Nonetheless, Chelsea boss Maresca is as an alternative focusing on new faces for his defence after Levi Colwill was misplaced to a long-term harm.

Talking after the Blues’ 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen final Friday, Maresca confirmed a brand new centre-back to fill the void left by Colwill was ‘a precedence’.

“What we achieved final season is due to him,” Maresca stated.

“He performed all of the video games with me, I like him, we’ll miss him.”