Chelsea to accept less than £40m for attacker?

Chelsea could reportedly sanction the transfer of Christopher Nkunku for less than £40 million before the deadline.

The Frenchman has been deemed surplus to requirements by the Blues, but they are yet to find a suitable offer for his services.

Inter Milan were linked with him earlier in the transfer window, but the Nerazzurri are no longer exploring a deal for him.

Bayern Munich are still keen on landing his signature, but they are unlikely to pay over the odds for the former RB Leipzig man.

Nkunku has given the green light for the move amid his desire to play in the Champions League, but the Blues must lower the fee.

The Blues were aiming to secure £40m or more for Nkunku at the start of the summer, but will have to accept south of that figure.

A deal could materialise in the coming days, considering the club want to bring in Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho soon.