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Manchester United and Chelsea have been dealt a huge blow to their hopes of signing Christopher Nkunku as the Frenchman has signed a new contract at RB Leipzig - although the prospect of a deal is not quite yet dead.

The forward, 24, was linked with a switch to Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge this summer after a sensational season. He scored 35 goals in all competitions for Leipzig last term while also providing 19 assists.

Despite rumours that he could leave, Nkunku has elected to extend his stay in Germany by penning a new deal which is set to run until the summer of 2026.

Speaking about the decision to commit his future to his current employers, the reigning Bundesliga player of the season said: "I'm happy to continue wearing the RB Leipzig shirt. After the great success in the DFB Cup, it was clear: my path doesn't end here - we want more!

"I was really impressed by how the club took care of me. So a big thank you to all those responsible for the trust and especially to [RB Leipzig CEO] Oliver Mintzlaff, with whom I was always in close contact.

"RB Leipzig has made a name for itself internationally in recent years and has repeatedly confirmed that we can play for titles. In the future we want to build on this and go one step further."

Meanwhile, Leipzig's technical director, Christopher Vivell, has claimed that Nkunku is