RB Leipzig are stepping up talks with Chelsea over a move for Christopher Nkunku, transfer correspondent David Ornstein reports.The discussions are for a permanent deal, with Nkunku open to the

Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for forward Christopher Nkunku and will only sanction a permanent transfer. (Times - subscription required) Aston Villa have added Blues striker Nicolas Jackson to their shortlist of attacking options but could face competition from Bayern.

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

The French attacking midfielder is not quite fitting in for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and they are listening to offers

The France international could leave Stamford Bridge before deadline day and has been offered in exchange for a key transfer target.

RB Leipzig are stepping up talks with Chelsea over a move for Christopher Nkunku, transfer correspondent David Ornstein reports. The discussions are for a permanent deal, with Nkunku open to the possibility of rejoining his former club and keen on a permanent transfer.

There is less than two weeks remining of the summer transfer window and what Newcastle's striker line-up will look like from 19:00 BST on 1 September is still no clearer. With Alexander Isak currently in the middle of a stand-off with the club over his ambition to join Liverpool before the transfer deadline,