Chelsea transfer odds: Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson tipped for transfers to Italy and Germany

Newly-crowned Club World Cup champions, Chelsea, are reportedly prepared to cut ties with Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson this summer.

Neither player played a significant role in the Blues’ victory on US soil – pointing to Enzo Maresca’s lack of trust in both.

With the 2025/26 Premier League campaign fast approaching and potential signings on the way, Todd Boehly must act quickly to make room for new arrivals at Stamford Bridge.

According to the UK’s best bookmakers, the following clubs are in pole position to acquire Nkunku and Jackson.

Christopher Nkunku’s most likely destinations

Much was expected of Christopher Nkunku when the French forward arrived from RB Leipzig in 2023. 

After two full seasons on the blue side of London, Nkunku has scored just 18 goals in 62 appearances – with much of his recent output in the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League.

Now, Bayern Munich (6/4 Ladbrokes) are front-runners to scoop up the out-of-favour attacker. Harry Kane is the German champions’ sole reliable central scoring threat – and Nkunku could serve as a solid back-up across the front-line.

Alternative options include Manchester United and Inter Milan, both priced at 7/2 by Coral.

Ladbrokes also have a return to RB Leipzig at 12/1 – but the Bundesliga outfit will likely attempt to sign new, younger strikers should the team’s focal point, Benjamin Sesko, move on for big money.

Nicolas Jackson set for Saudi Arabia?

Senegal international Nicolas Jackson has divided Blues’ fans since his £32m transfer from Villarreal, as his excellent positional awareness has been let down by disappointing prowess in front of goal.

The 24-year-old failed to beat his 2023/24 17-goal record last season, racking up 13 goals across all competitions. 

Although bet365 have Jackson to stay at 8/13, reports suggest that Chelsea are open to a transfer. Of primary concern to potential suitors is the proposed asking £100m asking price; a 212% increase in value over the fee paid by Boehly just two years ago.

Yet, such a titanic figure is unlikely to dissuade Saudi Arabian teams. As much is proven by bet365’s 8/1 odds on a switch of this ilk – with his favourable age undoubtedly a major factor in any move to the Middle East.

AC Milan (6/1, bet365) are also in for Jackson. Funds could be an issue, though, as club owners RedBird Capital have paid more than £30m for a new signing just once (Santiago Gimenez) in each of the side’s previous 12 deals.

Relations between Milan and Chelsea will prove a deciding element in any agreement between the pair – with Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Fikayo Tomoro each permanently swapping England’s capital for Italy’s largest urban city in recent windows.

Thus, a deal for Jackson could be thrashed out…but it will likely represent Milan’s most expensive acquisition for several years.