Move may clear Chelsea to pursue López or Simons
Nicolas Jackson could go on loan with buy obligation
Milan are poised to sign the Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku for a package worth €42m (£36.2m). The deal contains a sell-on clause for the France international, who has agreed personal terms with the Serie A club.
Chelsea have revamped their attack and decided Nkunku is not part of their plans. They are expected to add to Enzo Maresca’s options by signing the Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho for between £35m and £40m.
The impending sale of Nkunku for €37m plus €5m in add-ons does not directly relate to the pursuit of Garnacho because they play in different positions. Moving Nkunku out may create space for Chelsea to push for an attacking midfielder. They are interested in Barcelona’s Fermín López and RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. Tottenham are considering whether to bid for the latter.
