Bayern are back in pursuit of Nkunku after accepting defeat in their bid to sign Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, and the 27-year-old is thought to be keen on the move after two years at Chelsea which have yielded just 11 Premier League starts.

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

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.