The Guardian reports that RB Leipzig and Chelsea are considering a swap deal involving Xavi Simons and Christopher Nkunku. Returning Nkunku to the Bundesliga – a league in which he enjoyed great

Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a surprise return to RB Leipzig as Chelsea continue their push to sign Xavi Simons. The French forward is among several players the Blues have put on the table during negotiations with the Bundesliga side.

Leipzig, still reeling from the departure of Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United, would welcome Nkunku’s return. The French forward left the Bundesliga side for Chelsea in 2023. However, the London club will still need to add a significant fee on top of Nkunku to seal the deal.