Bayern Munich Keen to sign for £50m+ Chelsea This month's star, but the Blues do not want to lose him, according to a new report.
Chelsea transfer news
This month could be a busy period for the Blues and Enzo Marescaas injuries to their centre-back left the manager bereft of options. He spoke after the match against Palace. Mariska talked about the possibility of signing a new defender. He said:Maybe with Wes and Benoit injured, we will see if something happens (in the transfer market).”
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In addition to the accessibility, there is also the possibility that a few players could leave Stamford Bridge this month, having fallen out of favor under Maresca. Left back Ben Chilwell is now 'certain' to leave Chelsea During this transfer period. The defender has failed to feature in any league squad this season and is therefore likely to leave either on loan or permanently.
It is also possible that Carne Chukwuemeka will leave the club this month West Ham are interested in signing Chukwuemeka. The Blues are willing to let the midfielder leave this month and are looking to receive around £40m. Aston Villa are also interested in re-signing the player, but Chelsea may have to reconsider their price if they want to sell the midfielder this month.
Bayern Munich are keen to sign the Chelsea star worth £50m this month
Chilwell and Chukwuemeka are not the only Chelsea players linked with an exit, according to TBR Football, Bayern Munich is interested in signing Christopher Nkunku this month.
Nkunku joined the Blues in the summer of 2023, and it has been a frustrating move for the striker so far, as last season he missed a large portion of the season through injury, and then in this 2024/25 season, he has been in and out of the side under Maresca.
The 27-year-old has started three of the 18 Premier League games he has played this season, and given his situation, Bayern Munich are now ready to make a move for themselves this transfer window. TBR Football reports that Nkunku is a player Chelsea do not want to lose this month, however, the club knows they cannot keep an unhappy player, so may have to accept a 'good money' offer.
Nkunku, who He cost Chelsea £52m in 2023is not desperate to leave Stamford Bridge this month, but is frustrated by his situation under Maresca. Bayern Munich are not alone in their pursuit of the striker, as Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on signing the France international. Nkunku is under contract until 2029, so Chelsea are in no rush to sell the player, but if a move were to happen, it is expected they would want to take back £50m if not more.