Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a return to his former club RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window.
According to The Athletic, the Bundesliga outfit have stepped up their efforts to sign the player. Meanwhile, a report from CaughtOffside claims that Inter Milan are interested in the player and he is valued at €40 million.
It will be interesting to see if the German outfit are prepared to pay the asking price for him. The 27-year-old has not been able to live up to the expectations since the move to Chelsea and he has struggled with injury problems as well. Leaving the London club would be ideal for him. He will look to get his career back on track with regular football and the move to Germany would be ideal. He knows the league well and he has played for Leipzig in the past. He could certainly settle quickly and make an instant impact.
There is no doubt that he is a top-class player and he has shown his quality in Germany in the past. He is capable of slotting in anywhere across the attacking unit and he will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. The reported asking price might come across as steep for the German club and it remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a more reasonable deal with Chelsea.
Inter Milan in the race
Meanwhile, Inter Milan are keen on the player as well. They failed to win the league title and the Champions League last season despite coming close. They will look to add that extra bit of quality, which will help them get over the line this season. The Chelsea attacker could prove to be a very useful acquisition. His versatility and technical ability could prove to be invaluable.
The player is very much in the prime of his career and he will look to get back to his best. Joining Leipzig or Inter Milan could be ideal for him. They could provide him with the platform to fight for trophies this season. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can agree on a deal with Chelsea now.