On his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano asserted that Chelsea was close to bringing in Christopher Nkunku as their first summer acquisition.
Todd Boehly was said to be interested in a transfer during the previous transfer window, but the Frenchman instead agreed to a new contract to remain with the Bundesliga team.
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The Blues are reportedly willing to pay more than his release clause in order to sign the Dea, according to Romano, who now claims that the cost is starting to be agreed upon between the two teams.
Nkunku a Chelsea neighbor
"Now we can announce that Christopher Nkunku is going to Chelsea," he stated. The summertime agreement is nearly complete. June 2023. It is accepted the player’s side, he said yes to the Chelsea project a long time ago for a long-term contract. Everything is ready between Nkunku and Chelsea.
“Also, there is a verbal agreement in place between Chelsea and RB Leipzig. The relationship is very good. The agreement is almost there. I’m told Chelsea will pay more than 60 million euros.
“Chelsea will agree on a package with RB Leipzig close to 70 million euros, but with the guarantee that no other club will be able to trigger his release clause in the summer.
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“Here we go, soon.”
Despite his talents not being on display at the World Cup due to injury, he has enjoyed another strong season domestically and in Europe.
With the current attack at Chelsea struggling yet again, someone with the goalscoring talents of Nkunku would be the ideal signing for Graham Potter’s side.
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