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.

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)

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.

Christopher Nkunku 's reported move to Bayern Munich has stalled, which could delay Chelsea 's transfer plans for the rest of the window. The German giants wanted to sign Nkunku during the January transfer window, but the move did not materialise back then.

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

Eddie Howe needs a new goalscoring forward, and the club's pursuit of Brentford's Yoane Wissa is hitting a critical stage - and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are telling the club hierarchy to do whatever it takes to complete a transfer for a player who clearly wants to play on Tyneside.