Christopher Nkunku stance on Bayern Munich transfer as Chelsea set asking price
Chelsea are demanding a £65 million transfer fee from Bayern Munich for Christopher Nkunku, according to reports.
Nkunku, who was signed in a £52 million deal from RB Leipzig in 2023, has started just three games in the Premier League this season.
The French forward has expressed his desire to play more minutes in the Premier League, although Enzo Maresca has repeatedly stressed that he will not upset the balance of his side in order to accommodate his wealth of attacking players.
According to The Telegraph and RMC Sport, Bayern Munich have expressed their interest in signing Nkunku this month, however, Chelsea are demanding at least £65m for the deal to go through before the end of the window.
It’s claimed that should Nkunku depart, Chelsea would look to sign a versatile forward who is capable of playing off the left flank as well as through the middle.
RMC Sport adds that Nkunku is open to joining Bayern and negotiations have already begun over a move.
Chelsea have also shown an interest in signing Mathys Tel but Bayern Munich remain adamant that the 19-year-old remains an important part of their squad.
Tel, who joined Bayern from French side Rennes in a €28.5m (£25m) deal in 2022, has played just 208 minutes in the Bundesliga this season.
Speaking about Tel’s situation on Tuesday, Bayern’s sporting director Christoph Freund said: ‘He is a very important player for us and we are in very good contact because he’s a great talent and should play an important role for us.
‘We have had many discussions. Our clear goal is for Mathys to make his breakthrough with us.
‘We are very happy with our squad when it comes to both quality and quantity.
‘Of course, if a player is unhappy, we can talk about it. But our clear plan with Mathys is for him to make his breakthrough here.’
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