Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for Christopher Nkunku with Newcastle United re-entering the race, according to reports. The west London club are keen to offload the 27-year-old Frenchman permanently before the summer window closes on September 1.

Chelsea’s position remains firm despite increasing outside pressure. The club are unwilling to sanction a simple loan move and will only consider deals involving a permanent transfer or an obligation to buy.

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans have reached a critical stage as the club looks to bolster its attacking options, but progress remains contingent on the departure of key first-team players.

Tchatchoua is, in effect, a replacement for the former club captain Nélson Semedo, who rejected a new contract at Wolves in favour of a move to Fenerbahce. Tchatchoua, who produced the top speed in the Italian top flight last season at 36.3km/h, has signed a five-year deal.

CHELSEA’S pursuit of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been stalled by the West London club’s steep valuation of Christopher Nkunku. The Blues have rejected a loan bid from Bayern

Chelsea have blocked Bayern Munich's initial approach for Christopher Nkunku as his transfer saga has taken a new twist.

After falling away from their favoured forward target, Inter Milan are said to have 'reopened discussions' around the signing of a Chelsea man which could save a Blues deal.

Talks between Bayern Munich and Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku remain complicated, with a big distance still in place between the two clubs, TEAMtalk can reveal.