Chelsea looking to land second RB Leipzig signing after shock Christopher Nkunku swoop

dailystar.co.uk:

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could further his pursuit to follow the Red Bull model by bringing in RB Leipzig's technical director having overseen a medical for star player Christopher Nkunku.

The Blues co-owner, chairman and interim sporting director has been open about his plans to create a multi-club model in the style of both Manchester City and Red Bull GmbH.Taking that interest one step further, Chelsea are reportedly negotiating terms over the transfer of Nkunku while adding their club chief to a list of candidates. READ MORE: Chelsea loanee Ethan Ampadu sets disastrous unwanted Serie A record for Spezia The Standard report that Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell has been added to their wish list after the club missed out on Red Bull Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund.

With Chelsea looking for both a sporting director and technical director, the report adds that interview process will step up next month.Vivell, who has been a director at Leipzig since back in 2020, has responsibility over transfers and scouting having previously been at Salzburg alongside Freund. Will Chelsea challenge for the Premier League next season?

Give us your thoughts in the comments section below. Boehly is said to be keen on handing over transfer duties before the World Cup begins in November, with talks said to have taken place with Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Tim Steidten.Boehly reportedly wants to improve the global brand of Chelsea as part of his 'long-term vision' as well as bringing the club more major silverware.He said earlier in the year: "Along with our commitment to developing the youth squad and acquiring the best talent, our plan of action is to invest in the club for the long-term and build on Chelsea's.