Leipzig step up talks to sign Chelsea ace

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Christopher Nincko starts from the Chelsea team bus (photographed by Luke Halz/Getty Imach)

Chelsea striker Christopher Nicco is said to be open to his former club RB Leipzig while the conversations escalate to be returned.

The French did not rise to the level of expectations during his time in Chelsea, and it is logical that he now seems to be close to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea has signed a group of attackers recently, with Joao Pedro William Dilab, Jimmy Gittes and Stephen Willian, likely to make Nicoco more difficult to get a lot of time in the Enzo Marisca team.

See below where David Ornstein now posted his last update on NKUNKU that may return to his old club Leipzig …

? RB Leipzig Ending conversations with Chelsea about a deal to sign Christopher Nincko. Direct contact between clubs in a permanent step for 27yo #Cfc forward. Don’t be closed yet, other options are still open but France is open #Rbleipzig Return. W/ Sebsb @theathleticfc https://t.co/v637oy1vf

– David Ornstein (David_ornstein) August 19, 2025

Ornstein: “RB Leipzig ascends with Chelsea’s conversations on the signature of Christopher Nincko. Direct contact between clubs on a permanent step for 27yo #Cfc forward. Don’t be closed yet, other options are still open but France is open #Rbleipzig Return. “

Christopher Nicco was also targeted by Bayern Munich

Christopher Nkungu celebrates Chelsea against Bournemouth (Michael Steel/Getty Pictures)

NKUNKU has also been tied strongly with Bayern Munich this summer, although it seems that Leipzig may be another option.

See below as Ben Jacobs published about Bayern Wise Nkunku, although things did not apparently advance anything advanced, even if the Bundesliga giants apparently optimistic about a possible deal …

Chelsea has explained their position to Bayern. They always want any exit. Understanding NKUNKU to be on the same page.

Talks between continuous clubs. Bayern is still optimistic that a deal can be reached. Different formulas are being discussed? pic.twitter.com/9w43epx2k

Ben Jacobs (@jacobsben) August 17, 2025

“Chelsea has explained its position on Bayern,” Jacobs said two days ago. “They always want any outlet. Understand NKUNKU on the same page. Conversations between the ongoing clubs. Bayern is still optimistic.