Chelsea could soon be dealt a huge blow in their mission of signing RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku as Real Madrid enter the picture. The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but a move failed to materialise.
football.london understand that the Blues hold a long-term interest in Nkunku and they were considering whether to make an approach in the summer but they were put off by Leipzig's €100million (£87.6million) valuation. In June, the France international penned a two-year extension at the Red Bull Arena which cast doubt as to whether a move would be on the cards.
But, it's understood that a €60million (£52.6million) release clause - which becomes active in the summer - was inserted into his contract, meaning Nkunku could leave for considerably less than first thought. According to The Athletic last month, Todd Boehly has 'committed to pay' the fee in advance to avoid an inevitable transfer war.
