Chelsea have opened talks with Bayern Munich over the proposed sale of Christopher Nkunku.
The German champions would prefer an initial loan but talks are ongoing.
The Frenchman’s departure would pave the way for Chelsea to step up their bids for Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.
Nkunku, 27, has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Willian Estevao this summer.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca admitted in June that Christopher Nkunku may leave the club this summer.