At 27, Nkunku is one of the oldest players in the squad. He’s also on a relatively shorter contract, which runs “only” for another 4.5 years, through 2028-29. The Telegraph’s report adds that Chelsea would listen to offers only in the same ballpark as we paid to RB Leipzig in 2023, so around £50m.

Manchester United’s two strikers have scored three goals between them in 18 games, a clear area of concern for new head coach Ruben Amorim to solve.Rasmus Hojlund has cut a frustrated figure up top

Christopher Nkunku is already considering his Chelsea future despite only joining the club in the summer of 2023.

Ipswich Town are interested in signing a Chelsea outcast amid his total lack of involvement under Enzo Maresca.

Former Premier League defender William Gallas has warned Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca that Enzo Fernandez may not be suited to the English top flight.