Chelsea’s plans for the summer transfer window could change a lot now that Christopher Nkunku wants to go back to his old club, RB Leipzig. Since joining the Blues in 2023, the French forward has had trouble with injuries and form. Now, the club is thinking about getting rid of him.
Insiders believe a deal can be made with Leipzig, even though one hasn’t been reached yet. Other teams, like Bayern Munich, are still interested. Nkunku has worked with Leipzig before, but it won’t be easy for him to go back. Financial issues are still a concern for the German club, especially since Nkunku’s contract doesn’t end until 2029.
Chelsea turned down an initial loan offer from Bayern Munich and asked for a permanent transfer instead. The Blues are also ready to lower their asking price to less than £40 million to speed up the talks.
Chelsea have to sell Nkunku to make money for signings. The team wants to sign players like Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons, but they need to get rid of some deadwood first. Leipzig and Chelsea have already talked about Simons, and it seems like the Dutch player really wants to go to Stamford Bridge.
How well the Nkunku deal goes will affect the Blues’ plans for transfers. If they can agree on terms with Leipzig or another club, they will have more money to make big decisions in the last few days of the window.
Chelsea Outgoings Remain in the Headlines
Chelsea are very busy during the transfer window, and two players are about to leave. Aston Villa are in the lead to sign striker Nicolas Jackson, who is likely to leave before the deadline. The player is said to be willing to work for Unai Emery, and Villa are thinking about a loan with a buy option.
However, the price Chelsea want, which is thought to be between £60 and £80 million, remains a problem.
Renato Veiga seems to be ready to leave, too. Villarreal have agreed on personal terms with the Portuguese defender and are now in talks with Chelsea. The first offer from the La Liga team wasn’t good enough, but they still want to make the deal happen. The Blues think the player is worth around €40 million.