Christopher Nkunku has long been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the upcoming summer transfer window, and by the looks of it, its only a matter of time before the Frenchman bids farewell.
According to a report by talkSPORT, Nkunku would welcome a move back to Germany to Bayern Munich and is also open to staying in the Premier League.
Chelsea’s London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, have also enquired ahead of a potential shock move to keep him in London.
Bayern made an initial approach for Nkunku in January, and the Frenchman was understood to be keen on a move.
However, the German side was put off by Chelsea demanding north of £50 million for the winger.
Nkunku is believed to be open to joining the Bundesliga champions but is equally receptive to remaining in the Premier League.
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Though the 27-year-old finished the 24/25 campaign with 14 goals and five assists from 42 appearances across all competitions, only three of those goals came in the Premier League.
Nkunku also started only nine of the 33 league matches he was involved in.
He was an unused substitute in the Conference League final as Chelsea thrashed Real Betis 4-1. When Blues boss Enzo Maresca hauled off Cole Palmer in the 88th minute, he opted to bring on Spanish teenager Marc Guiu instead of Nkunku.
And many saw that as the last nail in the coffin for Nkunku’s time at Chelsea.
Given the gravity of the situation and Nkunku’s urge to leave the club, it seems like a matter of when rather than if he chooses to leave.
As we head into the summer transfer window, this story is certainly one to keep an eye on going forward.
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