The transfer window only closed last month, but Chelsea appear to be extremely close to getting a deal over the line for next summer. football.london understands that Christopher Nkunku has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Blues ahead of a proposed transfer next summer.
The RB Leipzig forward has been a long-term target for Chelsea and the 24-year-old looks set to join the west London club before the start of the 2023/24 campaign. Todd Boehly has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that Nkunku will become the first signing of the Graham Potter era.
He was named Bundesliga player of the season last term having directly contributed to 35 goals in 34 appearances. According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, there was some competition for Nkunku from the 'upper reaches' of the Premier League.
