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But the club’s impending appointment of Christopher Vivell as technical director will no doubt strengthen relations between the two clubs, who have a good relationship after negotiating Werner’s return to Germany in July.
Leipzig are more willing to allow the talented pair to leave next summer for the right price, with Boehly prepared to offer above Nkunku’s £60m release clause.
While there is nothing to suggest Chelsea are in danger of letting both player slip from their grasp, the club won’t need to be reminded of how quickly that can happen after missing out on Raphinha and Jules Kounde to Barcelona this summer, despite agreeing a fee with Leeds United and Sevilla respectively.
And their performances against Carlo Ancelotti’s side will only convince Boehly that it would be better to lock down both transfers before the World Cup and perhaps even winter transfer window opens on January 1 to avoid a repeat.
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