RB Leipzig want to re-sign Christopher Nkunku as part of the deal to sell Xavi Simons to Chelsea. Chelsea are keen to move on several players, including Nkunku – who wants to leave – before pushing ahead with bids to sign Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.

Plus: Chelsea are interested in using Christopher Nkunku as a swap option in the deal to sign RB Leipzigs Xavi Simons; Liverpool are expected to hold talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guehi after the Community Shield;

Nicolas Jackson has decided that he wants to join Newcastle after several clubs became interested in his services. The Chelsea striker has agreed with the club that he will leave this summer after two years with the Blues.