Having had a loan bid rejected by Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku, Bayern will return with a permanent transfer offer. Inter and Newcastle United are also in the race for Nkunku. Per Dom Smith of The Standard (via @iMiaSanMia ), Bayern Munich could benefit from the back-and-forth movement as Chelsea could drop its asking price:

The Blues have already recruited Liam Delap, João Pedro and Jamie Gittens this summer, with young winger Estêvão also completing his move from Palmeiras, and there are still plans to add both RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho to the squad.

Chelsea have already set up a deal with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons, but want to move on Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku first according to Matt Law. The Blues have had a busy summer in which they’ve made four signings in Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens.

RB Leipzig have stepped up their pursuit of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea as the French attacker is keen on reuniting with his former club this summer. Both Chelsea and Nkunku are looking for a permanent transfer for the player,

The German champions added Luis Diaz this summer, with Harry Kane ready to fire the goals to another title, as domestic rivals rebuild after testing summers

Tchatchoua is, in effect, a replacement for the former club captain Nélson Semedo, who rejected a new contract at Wolves in favour of a move to Fenerbahce. Tchatchoua, who produced the top speed in the Italian top flight last season at 36.3km/h, has signed a five-year deal.

Explosive details regarding the transfer poker involving Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, and Nick Woltemade have surfaced, as Vincent Kompany also played a role.

The Blues are in talks with two German clubs as they look to slim down their squad before the transfer deadline.

RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons has told the club that he only wants a transfer to Chelsea, despite interest from Bayern and Man City, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea have been handed a major Xavi Simons transfer update with the RB Leipzig star still keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues have welcomed six new signings already this summer and are now actively targeting another two additions.