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Chelsea transfer news: Blues forward to be offered Bayern Munich escape route?

Chelsea forward to be offered Bayern escape route?
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Bayern Munich are reportedly still showing an interest in signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku after failing to secure his services in the January transfer window.

Bayern Munich reportedly remain interested in signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.

The Frenchman was linked with a move away in the winter transfer window amid interest from Bayern and Manchester United.

A winter departure ultimately failed to materialise, ensuring that he will see out the remainder of the season with Enzo Maresca's side.

However, there is some doubt about whether he remain at Stamford Bridge for the 2025-26 season despite being under contract until the summer of 2029.

Nkunku could look for a move away from the West London club after struggling to establish himself as a first-choice option under Maresca.

Christopher Nkunku for Chelsea on December 19, 2024© Imago

Bayern remain interested in Nkunku

The forward has had to be content with the majority of his starting opportunities coming in cup competitions and the Conference League, having started all 11 of his appearances in those competitions.

In contrast, Nkunku has started just four of his 21 Premier League appearances, although he could be given a run in the side following an injury to regular number nine Nicolas Jackson.

Nkunku has managed to record a more than respectable 13-goal tally across his 32 competitive matches, and those contributions appear to have impressed the Bundesliga leaders.

According to journalist Christian Falk, Bayern are still showing an interest in the Chelsea forward despite failing to secure his services in January.

However, Bayern will have to sanction player sales if they are to recruit attackers like Nkunku and Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens.

Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea celebrates scoring against Southampton on December 4, 2024© Imago

Who could Bayern sell?

The report claims that there are four main candidates who could be sold in the summer transfer window to help make way for new additions.

Bayern could potentially raise over €100m (£83m) by offloading Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and Bryan Zaragoza.

They will also consider selling Sacha Boey, Raphael Guerreiro and Joao Palhinha if they receive suitable offers for any of the trio.

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