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

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.

RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons has told the club that he only wants a transfer to Chelsea, despite interest from Bayern and Man City, sources have told ESPN.

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.

Chelsea have spent almost £250 million this summer and continue to be linked with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.

Unless something unexpected happens, Xavi Simons is set to start for RB Leipzig against FC Bayern in the Bundesliga opener on Friday. After that, the move to Chelsea is set to be completed, according to Sky Germany's journalist Florian Plettenberg. Chelsea Are Set To Rival Manchester City For This Bundesliga Talent: Good Option For Maresca?

Chelsea have been handed a major Xavi Simons transfer update with the RB Leipzig star still keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have welcomed six new signings already this summer and are now actively targeting another two additions.