Germain’s attacking woes have been a persistent storyline this season, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, where goals have been hard to come by under Luis Enrique’s

While Nkunku is determined to fight for his place, it’s clear he’s not a key figure under manager Enzo Maresca. The 27-year-old started Chelsea’s season opener against Manchester City but has only featured in one other Premier League match since, a start against Southampton.

In a ludicrous situation, the Spanish international may be available for a free transfer in January, less than six months after joining Barcelona - and that news has alerted Europe's top clubs