CHELSEA’S bid to include Christopher Nkunku in negotiations to sign Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig is set to fail. Former Leipzig star Nkunku, 27, is the latest Blues player to be offered as bait as

Nkunku could be deemed a replacement for Simons at Leipzig as the 27-year-old is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder and a winger, but the German club's top target to succeed their Dutch magician is Liverpool star Harvey Elliott.

Chelsea will only sign Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons if two first team forwards leave before the end of the window according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.The Blues have been busy this

Some clubs have finished their transfer business, but for the rest there are still plenty of players across Europe seeking a move