Chelsea

There were first Chelsea goals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Conor Gallagher as the Blues came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, ...

Although the hosts took an early lead through Odsonne Edouard, it was the Blues who looked most likely to score. The former Arsenal striker, who joined us on deadline day from Barcelona, was handed his Chelsea Premier League debut by Potter and was the focal point of our attack with the likes of Sterling, Havertz and Mount encourage to ‘buzz’ in and around him in the final third. It meant Kai Havertz could join Aubameyang in a more forward role.

Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a move to Chelsea as Todd Boehly looks to continue investing in the playing squad.

Boehly and Potter will be hoping Nkunku doesn't suffer a similar fate if he does complete a move to the Blues next summer. Leipzig have protected their position in the transfer market and can now demand a significant fee for the French forward with the [Blues ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/)currently at the front of the queue to sign the 24-year-old next summer. “I’m told that Chelsea will try to discuss a fee with Leipzig, before activating the clause in June 2023; so it’s possible they will discuss different price tag or payment terms. But with RB Leipzig, there is still work to do on an agreement. Romano said: “We’ve had a lot of stories about Christopher Nkunku in the last 24-48 hours. Nkunku has already scored eight goals so far this season after registering a whopping 55 goal contributions in 52 appearances last term.

Theo Hernandez is currently recovering from a muscle injury and it's believed that he will miss the first leg against Chelsea. This is obviously a huge blow ...

The first leg, meanwhile, appears to be out of sight for the full-back. Meanwhile, Divock Origi featured in a part of the training session with the group. Theo Hernandez is currently recovering from a muscle injury and it’s believed that he will miss the first leg against Chelsea.

Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the news linking RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea.

Chelsea staff were present, and RB Leipzig sanctioned the medical as the clubs are now working on a deal that suits all parties. Nkunku certainly had a medical for Chelsea during the summer, and it wasn't an individual medical as some are suggesting in reports. Everyone surrounding Chelsea is excited, and the rival fans are worried about the Blue's signing such an talented player, or on the brink of signing anyways. Nkunku's release clause is £58million next summer, but Leipzig of course currently value him higher than that. The fee and the payment structure are currently being discussed, with Chelsea hopeful of wrapping a deal up for the player. The medical had Chelsea staff present, and it was for a 2023 transfer, whether that is for January or the summer remains to be seen.

CHELSEA were hoping to keep Christoper Nkunku's medical at the club secret, according to reports.The RB Leipzig star underwent a preliminary examinati.

[Nkunku ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18796313/man-utd-chelsea-christopher-nkunku-rb-leipzig/)has netted eight goals in 12 games this season continuing his exceptional form from the previous year. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [Todd Boehly](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19958441/todd-boehly-buy-lyon-chelsea-crystal-palace-john-textor/) supposedly wanted to show Nkunku that he is desperate to sign him with the weirdly timed medical and the American wants to build a relationship with RB Leipzig. [Graham Potter's side](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19965811/chelsea-line-up-nkunku-skriniar-transfers/) and the Bundesliga club are yet to agree a fee. [national team](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18338779/france-griezmann-favourites-world-cup-england/) and can play as a striker and an attacking midfielder with his versatility appealing to Potter. [preliminary examination](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19963485/chelsea-christopher-nkunku-transfer-medical-rb-leipzig/) and the Blues were keen that nobody found out about their early transfer moves.

RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku is said to be 'happy' with the 'proposal' sent to him by Chelsea ahead of a proposed move in 2023.

But with RB Leipzig, there is still work to do on an agreement. But it’s also flattering that Leipzig is doing everything to keep me. “It’s flattering to have the biggest clubs in the world interested in me. “As of now, Chelsea are pushing and are leading the race, also on the player’s side.” Leipzig paid around €13m plus add-ons to sign him in 2019. The Reds may have a chance as Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Chelsea still have “work to do on an agreement”.