Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for Christopher Nkunku with Newcastle United re-entering the race, according to reports. The west London club are keen to offload the 27-year-old Frenchman permanently before the summer window closes on September 1.

RB Leipzig are stepping up talks with Chelsea over a move for Christopher Nkunku, transfer correspondent David Ornstein reports. The discussions are for a permanent deal, with Nkunku open to the possibility of rejoining his former club and keen on a permanent transfer.

Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for forward Christopher Nkunku and will only sanction a permanent transfer. (Times - subscription required) Aston Villa have added Blues striker Nicolas Jackson to their shortlist of attacking options but could face competition from Bayern. ( Florian Plettenberg)

Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on the situation of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as they look to strengthen their attack.

CHELSEA’S pursuit of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been stalled by the West London club’s steep valuation of Christopher Nkunku. The Blues have rejected a loan bid from Bayern

Inter Milan are the latest club to express an interest in Christopher Nkunku, with the Frenchman’s future one to watch until deadline day according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.

The 30-year-old is Everton's sixth new arrival of the summer after Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, Adam Aznou and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and the loan addition of Jack Grealish. Carlos Alcaraz also joined on a permanent switch after spending the second half of last season on loan at the club.