Chelsea are in talks with minders for RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku.

Foot Mercato says the Blues have made the French attacker, 23, one of their top targets for next summer's transfer window.

Nkunku played under Thomas Tuchel at Paris Saint-Germain, prior to his 2019 move to Leipzig.

And the German boss is keen to work with the midfield superstar again after taking a huge leap forward since heading to the Bundesliga.

Nkunku has scored nine goals in just ten games in all competitions this season, including a scintillating hat-trick during the 6-3 Champions League loss at the hands of Manchester City.

The incredible showing also caught the eye of Pep Guardiola, with the Etihad chief also in talks with Nkunku.

The midfielder's agent, Pini Zahavi, has confirmed he is in talks with Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid over a summer 2022 switch.