Nkunku can't bow out of Chelsea deal & 3 other under-radar stories

Chelsea in Kobel talks

Chelsea met with a representative of Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel before hosting the German side at the Bridge last week, Sport1 report.

Mount to declare himself fit

The Chelsea attacker wants to declare himself fit for the England selection on Thursday, Matt Law reports.

No 'exit option' for Nkunku

The Leipzig forward will join Chelsea no matter how the Blues fare this season — there is no 'exit option' for the Frenchman to opt out of the deal, reporter Florian Plettenberg reveals.

Havertz says Chelsea 'not finished'

"We knew it was going to take some time to adapt for everyone. So maybe, you could see that we are still not finished. It will always take time to develop," Kai told The Athletic.