Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has played down reports of interest from Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku.
After being forced to accept a reserve role under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, Nkunku is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this month and reports from Germany have identified the 27-year-old as Bayern's top target in January. transformation window.
Fabrizio Romano Chelsea have allegedly imposed a price of €70m (£59.1m) on Nkunku's head, while Telegraph Putting that figure closer to £65 million. Such a figure would see Chelsea make a profit on the initial £52m paid to sign Nkunku from RB Leipzig in 2023.
As part of negotiations between the two clubs, Chelsea came back They stressed their interest in signing Bayern striker Matthijs TallAlthough the Bundesliga team has already confirmed its desire to keep the French young man.
Freund, who previously played down the idea of a move for Nkunku at the end of 2024, has once again ruled Bayern out of a move to sign Nkunku. Chelsea forward.
Asked if Nkunku was under discussion in Munich, Freund said Sky Sports Germany: “no!
“If it is that we continue the season (with the current team), which is our plan, it will not be a topic of conversation to bring in a striker, because we are in a very good position there, both in terms of quality and numbers.”
Despite Freund's public insistence, reports claim Bayern They have already reached an agreement on personal terms with Nkunku, who is keen to return to the Bundesliga this month.
