Chelsea were considering making a move for Christopher Nkunku this summer, but the Blues were somewhat put off by RB Leipzig demanding €100million (£86m) for the France international. football.london reported back in April that Chelsea have a long-term interest in the 2021/22 Bundesliga Player of the Season and were debating whether to make an offer for his services.
Nkunku, though, has now signed a new contract with Leipzig until the summer of 2026. In theory, that means his long-term plans may be at the Red Bull Arena, but that might not be the case whatsoever.
football.london understands there is a €60m (£51.6m) release clause that's been inserted in Nkunku's new contract. This clause, though, only becomes active next summer - meaning the Frenchman could leave Leipzig for considerably less than the price tag they placed on his head this window.
