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

The reporter suggests Chelsea are expecting a fee of around €40 million (£34.5m) plus add ons for Nkunku. He also states that personal terms should not be an issue, with the former RB Leipzig man keen on a move to Bavaria to join Bayern.

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the Blues' transfer plans, with an exit to unlock an exciting new capture.

Chelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig over a potential swap deal for Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, 22, that could mean France forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, returning to the German club. (Guardian)

Chelsea's double swoop for Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho is being held up by the potential exit of Christoper Nkunku.

Chelsea are said to be pushing to sell Nkunku as opposed to loaning him out for the duration of the season. A report from The Athletic suggests that a bid in the region of £43million would be enough for Bayern to seal the deal.

A Blues attacker is hoping to achieve a major transfer when leaving Stamford Bridge this summer and a trusted source has provided an update.

Inter Milan are the latest club to express an interest in Christopher Nkunku, with the Frenchman’s future one to watch until deadline day according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.