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.

Chelsea transfer target Xavi Simons is only interested in moving to Stamford Bridge despite a reported attempt by Bayern Munich to hijack the deal, the PA news agency understands. Talks have been ongoing with RB Leipzig all summer over a move for the Netherlands international as the Blues look to wrap up what would be a ninth first-team signing.

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.

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

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.