RB Leipzig want to re-sign Christopher Nkunku as part of the deal to sell Xavi Simons to Chelsea. Chelsea are keen to move on several players, including Nkunku – who wants to leave – before pushing ahead with bids to sign Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.

Boehly has again splashed the cash in this transfer window, signing the likes of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. This leaves Nkunku looking for a move away, and his former club RB Leipzig are favourites with betting sites to sign the Frenchman.

Leipzig are among a number of sides interested in the forward, but have some financial reservations about the logistics of a potential deal.