According to Romano, There have no problems on Nkunku's deal with Chelsea, and the Blues will announce the signing on June 19.
Since reports first suggested that Christopher Nkunku had agreed to become a Chelsea player the club have won just six games. It is a story that explains much of why the deal is yet to be officially announced.
Even so, it quickly became public knowledge that Chelsea had found a pre-agreement to sign him just weeks after the summer transfer window ended. Under Thomas Tuchel they pressed to make a move last year only to find him committing his future to the German side until 2026.
That soon emerged as somewhat of a smokescreen as initial medical checks were carried out in Germany while Tuchel was still in charge. By Graham Potter's appointment Nkunku was all but a Chelsea player ahead of time. Since then much has happened but as of yet no announcement has been made and another new head coach has come through the door.
For Chelsea, they still wait to make it public, but there are no issues at stake. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has allayed any lingering worries for fans, writing: "No changes, no issues or no problems on Christopher Nkunku deal.
"Understand Chelsea originally agreed with RB Leipzig to announce Nkunku after his final games of the season with France (June 19). Medical done in September (!), contract signed in December."
Nkunku is currently away with his country at the Clairefontaine training base on the outskirts of Paris and is preparing for matches against Gibraltar and Greece. Speaking on duty for his country, less than two weeks after winning the German cup, he opened up on the Chelsea 'secret': "I am focused on gathering with Les Bleus. Everything that happens after, we will have time to think," he said.
"I play where the coach decides. I don’t want to be a problem but a solution," he added. "But I can be in front, in support or on the sides. I have this ability to adapt it - I like to be free."
Chelsea and France defender Wesley Fofana also offered his take on the move. "If it happens, I’m very happy," he said. "He has enormous qualities. It would be pure happiness to have him with us."
Romano:
No changes, no issues or no problems on Christopher Nkunku deal
Understand Chelsea originally agreed with RB Leipzig to announce Nkunku after his final games of the season with France (June 19).
Medical done in September (!), contract signed in December.