Chelsea are working hard to wrap up the signing of RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku well ahead of the next transfer window, according to multiple reports.

Some suggest that the France international has already signed a pre-contract agreement, although others (at the time of writing) say things haven’t quite got to that stage yet.

Whatever the case may be, it seems a deal for Nkunku is likely to be agreed soon, with the player set to move to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Press the next page as we explain why Chelsea are so desperate to sign the forward.