Tchatchoua is, in effect, a replacement for the former club captain Nélson Semedo, who rejected a new contract at Wolves in favour of a move to Fenerbahce. Tchatchoua, who produced the top speed in the Italian top flight last season at 36.3km/h, has signed a five-year deal.

RB Leipzig have stepped up their pursuit of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea as the French attacker is keen on reuniting with his former club this summer. Both Chelsea and Nkunku are looking for a permanent transfer for the player,

After falling away from their favoured forward target, Inter Milan are said to have 'reopened discussions' around the signing of a Chelsea man which could save a Blues deal.

Christopher Nkunku 's reported move to Bayern Munich has stalled, which could delay Chelsea 's transfer plans for the rest of the window. The German giants wanted to sign Nkunku during the January transfer window, but the move did not materialise back then.

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans have reached a critical stage as the club looks to bolster its attacking options, but progress remains contingent on the departure of key first-team players.

RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons has told the club that he only wants a transfer to Chelsea, despite interest from Bayern and Man City, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea will soon submit a formal bid to RB Leipzig after reportedly reaching a personal agreement with the Netherlands international.

The Blues are in talks with two German clubs as they look to slim down their squad before the transfer deadline.