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Chelsea 'plot double raid on RB Leipzig for Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol' - as Thomas Tuchel looks to steal coveted France forward from under his mentor Ralf Rangnick's nose

Chelsea are reportedly planning a double raid on Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for prolific forward Christopher Nkunku and defender Josko Gvardiol.

Their interest in Gvardiol has been speculated for some time, with Thomas Tuchel planning for life without Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

Manchester United meanwhile are interested in Nkunku, with interim manager Ralf Rangnick keen for his former player to make the switch to Old Trafford.

Chelsea are plotting to raid RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol and Christopher Nkunku this summer
Thomas Tuchel is keen to strengthen his squad at both ends of the pitch in the next window

Manchester United could face stiff competition for Nkunku however, with Sky Sports Germany reporting that Tuchel would like to sign the Frenchman and Gvardiol from RB Leipzig this summer.