Overview

• Chelsea turned down Bayern Munich’s loan-with-option proposal for Christopher Nkunku and are insisting on a permanent transfer.
• Nkunku is not in Chelsea’s plans for the season and, according to reports, prefers a permanent move, with Bayern, Inter and Newcastle linked and Bayern expected to consider a fresh bid.
• The stalemate has slowed Chelsea’s pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.
• Chelsea have waited to offload players before making an official offer for Simons and are unwilling to meet United’s £50m valuation for Garnacho.
• Chelsea are open to offers for Nicolas Jackson and other fringe players as they seek fees and squad space for further business.