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.

Chelsea sources maintain that “Nkunku and Chelsea will continue to explore their options during this transfer window, and it is now expected that any deal may go down to the wire.” With four years left on the contract he signed in 2023 following a £52 million transfer from Leipzig, the player’s future remains uncertain.

Christopher Nkunku 's reported move to Bayern Munich has stalled, which could delay Chelsea 's transfer plans for the rest of the window. The German giants wanted to sign Nkunku during the January transfer window, but the move did not materialise back then.

Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly rejected interest from Bayern Munich as he continues to push for a move to Chelsea.

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.

Bayern Munich have the Chelsea star high up on their shortlist as an alternative to Kingsley Coman, who is moving to Al Nassr.

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

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.