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.

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. ( Florian Plettenberg)

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

Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on the situation of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as they look to strengthen their attack.

Newcastle United have re-entered the race to sign Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea (h/t journalist Marc Mechenoua).The Magpies are determined to bolster their frontline after a frustrating summer, and

Eddie Howe needs a new goalscoring forward, and the club's pursuit of Brentford's Yoane Wissa is hitting a critical stage - and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are telling the club hierarchy to do whatever it takes to complete a transfer for a player who clearly wants to play on Tyneside.

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.