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

While there has not been any formal movement between Bayern Munich and Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting that both Bayern and RB Leipzig are still working to get the attacker on loan: Chelsea are still talking to Bayern and to Leipzig over Christopher Nkunku.

Christopher Nkunku could mark a sensational return to RB Leipzig as Chelsea remain keen on Xavi Simons. But the Frenchman must accept a hefty pay cut.