Chelsea have been handed a major blow in their efforts to sign Christopher Nkunku amid Todd Boehly's mission to grant Thomas Tuchel 'a-list' signings. The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from RB Leipzig this summer, and the Blues are thought to have been among several top-flight sides in the race for his signature.
football.london understand that Nkunku has been a long-term target of the west Londoners', with Chelsea said to have scouted the forward last season. The France international featured 51 times for the German outfit this season, directly contributing toward 55 goals.
His impressive displays guided Leipzig to Champions League qualification while spearheading the club's historic DFB Cup triumph. Though, despite growing into one of Europe's most coveted players after an imperious campaign, Nkunku penned a new deal which keeps him at the Red Bull Arena until 2026.
