'The signs are very, very clear': RB Lepizig sporting director Max Eberl appears to confirm Christopher Nkunku will be joining Chelsea in the summer, with the French striker's £53 million release clause 'expected to be triggered'

RB Leipzig have hinted that French forward Chirstopher Nuknku will join Chelsea this summer, as the Blues continue to spend big in the transfer window.

Nkunku has developed into one of the most sought-after players in Europe in his time in Germany, scoring 35 goals across all competitions last year before adding 17 in just 23 games this season.

According to reports in the Evening Standard, Chelsea agreed a move for the 25-year-old in October, and Leipzig appear to have confirmed the deal is likely to go through at the season's end.