Overview

• The move follows a proposed switch to Leeds that collapsed at the last minute, with reports saying a flight had been booked but the player did not travel.
• Chelsea accelerated interest to address immediate midfield creativity needs with Christopher Nkunku expected to leave for AC Milan.
• The club had pursued other attacking midfielders earlier in the summer, including Xavi Simons, who is set to join Tottenham, and Barcelona’s Fermín López.
• Buonanotte returns to the Premier League after recording six goals and three assists in 35 appearances on loan at Leicester City last season.
• Leeds must now pursue alternative attacking reinforcements, with reported targets including Bilal El Khannouss, Dilane Bakwa, Eduard Spertsyan and Manor Solomon.