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title: "Chelsea: £60m transfer statement “almost ready”"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Samuel Slaney"
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published: "2022-11-22T16:55:31Z"
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# Chelsea: £60m transfer statement “almost ready”

Chelsea are edging ever closer to their big-money coup of RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku.

**What’s the word?**

That is according to esteemed transfer guru [Fabrizio Romano](https://www.givemesport.com/88085386-chelsea-transfer-news-negotiations-progressing-very-well-huge-deal) who understands that Chelsea have taken their time to build a strong rapport with Bundesliga side Leipzig.

The journalist believes Chelsea are edging ever closer towards reaching a full agreement ahead of the winter transfer window.

Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/88085386-chelsea-transfer-news-negotiations-progressing-very-well-huge-deal), Romano said:

*“Chelsea have a very good relationship with Leipzig, so they negotiated over a potential fee because Chelsea are not triggering the clause.*

*“They are discussing a fee with Leipzig worth around £60million, with different kinds of payment terms. Negotiations are progressing very well and the deal is almost ready.”*

**Transfer statement**

The signing of Nkunku will serve as a statement from both Chelsea and co-owner Todd Boehly, who has by no means lacked ambition since taking over at the Chelsea helm.

Amidst Romano’s latest statement, Chelsea’s consistent communication with Leipzig over a move for the France international has seemingly paved way for a positive relationship between the two clubs.

Taking their time over the acquisition of the [£60million](https://www.givemesport.com/88085386-chelsea-transfer-news-negotiations-progressing-very-well-huge-deal) star could work wonders in their attempts to lure another Leipzig gem in [Josko Gvardiol to Stamford Bridge.](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-want-to-sign-rb-leipzig-defender-josko-gvardiol-next-summer)

The Red Bull strategy of course hones in on the [money-ball approach](https://qz.com/861335/rb-leipzig-is-everything-people-dont-like-about-mixing-business-and-sports) of buying cheap and selling high, so Chelsea will understand that the side will ultimately be willing to part with their prized assets at some point.

With Nkunku’s latest [injury setback](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11447349/RB-Leipzig-confirm-Christopher-Nkunku-forseeable-future-knee-injury.html), which has kept him out of France’s World Cup squad, you would expect a move to take place in the summer.

Though, it has to be said, Chelsea will already be sold on acquiring his services, with the star enduring a stellar start to the season in Germany, having scored [12 goals in 15 games.](https://www.fotmob.com/players/704523/christopher-nkunku)

It’s now just a case of when, rather than if.