Chelsea look set to sign RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku but will have to wait until the summer to sign him.
The Frenchman had to withdraw from France's World Cup squad due to an injury sustained less than a week before the tournament started and that put immediate doubt over the likeliness of a January deal being completed despite an eagerness to push the deal over the line early.
The Blues made great progress in securing a pre-agreement for the 25-year-old shortly after the summer window ended and football.london understands he is a player the club have been tracking for several years after impressive performances in Bundesliga.
