Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku scored a sublime free-kick in RB Leipzig's clash with Hoffenheim, further proving why the west Londoners should wrap up a deal in January. The 24-year-old has continued to impress for the German side as Todd Boehly prepares to grant Graham Potter his first signing as Blues boss.
Nkunku was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer, but a move failed to materialise. football.london understand that the Blues hold a long-term interest in Nkunku and 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 signed 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.
