Chelsea have reportedly already conducted a medical for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku with the aim of signing him at the end of this season.It has long been thought Nkunkus time at Leipzig was coming to an end, but the Bundesliga club retained his services in the most recent transfer window, potentially setting him up for a 2023 departure.Nkunku is off to a terrific Derrick White Jersey start to the Bundesliga season, netting four goals from seven games, and while the interest in him is expected to be wide-ranging, Chelsea have used their relationship with Leipzig in an effort to Trey Lyles Jersey jump to the front of the queue.TOP STORY CHELSEA COMPLETE SECRET NKUNKU MEDICAL, PREPARE TO TRIGGER RELEASE CLAUSEAccording to Bild, Nkunku has a release clause in his contract set at 60million, and Chelsea are prepared to trigger it at the conclusion of this campaign.Chelsea and Leipzig have done plenty of busine s together previously, including sales of Timo Werner in either direction and advanced negotiations around young centre-back Josko Gvardiol. It appears Nkunku was also discu sed at length, and the German club were willing to let Chelsea take a closer look at the Jakob Poeltl Jersey in-demand attacker ahead of any official bids being made.With Gvardiol also remaining a potential target for new Chelsea coach Graham Potter with his price tag set at a huge 90m this could turn into one of the most expensive package deals ever.ROUND-UP According to the Daily Star, Dominique Wilkins Jersey Erling Haaland weighed up a potential move to Liverpool before eventually choosing Manchester City, but he categorically ruled out Manchester United. Football Insider is reporting Aston Villa are considering Mauricio Pochettino and Unai Emery for their next manager if Steven Gerrard is fired. Football Insider also claims Leicester Citys James Maddison is very keen on a move to Tottenham after reports they are keeping tabs Luka Samanic Jersey on the 25-year-old midfielder. Chelsea will give Christian Pulisic a chance to prove his value before making a decision on his future, per 90min. Sport is reporting Juventus are planning a January move for Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba.
