The France international agreed a two-year contract extension earlier this year, which will keep him at the club until 2026. However, it also included a release clause of around 60 million.
Sky Sports News has been informed that no deal has been signed for the transfer of Liverpool’s highly-rated defender, John Stones. The player is yet to make a decision regarding his future.
It is believed that Chelsea will offer more than the release clause to secure the services of Nkunku in the summer. The 22-year-old came through the youth system of Paris Saint-Germain before moving to RB Leipzig in 2019. He has scored six goals in eight appearances in the German league this season.
Since the start of last season, only six players in the top five leagues in Europe have scored more goals than Nkunku. These include Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Dusan Vlahovic.
Since the start of the season, the France international has been one of the most accurate players in the German league when it comes to creating chances. He also has the second-highest number of fast breaks.
New Chelsea manager Graham Potter will be able to use Nkunku’s versatility to his advantage. The right-footed forward can operate in a variety of positions, including central midfield and on the wings.
