Despite spending $272 million on players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Raheem Sterling, and Wesley Fofana, the French midfielder has already emerged as Chelsea’s top transfer target.
The 24-year-old had a remarkable season last year, making 52 appearances across all competitions, scoring 35 goals and assisting 20 more on his way to winning the Bundesliga player of the year honors.
According to the Athletic, Nkunku has agreed to join the Blues, and owner Todd Boehly is willing to pay his full £53 million release clause now to give them an advantage over their rivals.
Nkunku had medical tests in Frankfurt in September, Sportsmail reported last week.