Man Utd Unwilling to Meet Chelsea’s £70M Asking Price for Bayern Munich, PSG Target | OneFootball

Christopher Nkunku’s future at Chelsea is in question as interest from top European clubs continues to grow. According to Graeme Bailey of TBR Football, the 27-year-old forward could leave as early as January, with his representatives already exploring potential moves.

Nkunku arrived at Chelsea in 2023 from RB Leipzig for £52 million but has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter, sparking speculation about his next steps.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that Paris Saint-Germain has a genuine interest in bringing Nkunku back to Ligue 1, though no formal approach has been made yet. Meanwhile, Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg claims Bayern Munich is eager to secure the forward immediately.

The German champions have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Nkunku on a long-term contract, with all terms finalized. Nkunku is also keen on joining Bayern as soon as possible.

However, another club is reportedly preparing to challenge Bayern for the player’s signature, potentially disrupting the deal.

What’s the latest on Christopher Nkunku?

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On Friday, Sky Sports News reported that Manchester United are considering the Frenchman as one potential target this January transfer window to bolster their attack.

“Christopher Nkunku is a potential target for Manchester United in this window,” Michael Bridge said. “Talks are understood to have been held between intermediaries about a move. Chelsea do not want to sell Nkunku, but it is thought they would be tempted to do business for £70 million. He is a player United are considering, but they are unlikely to meet the £70 million figure.”

Recently, talks of a swap deal involving Mathys Tel have also faced setbacks, with Plettenberg noting that Tel is likely to stay at Bayern. As a result, Nkunku’s move could be postponed until the summer.