Bayern Munich have opened discussions with Chelsea over the possible signing of Christopher Nkunku. The Bundesliga champions are exploring a loan deal with an option to buy and a permanent transfer. Chelsea favour an outright sale and are unwilling to sanction a temporary move.

Chelsea and Bayern Munich have opened talks over a potential transfer for forward Christopher Nkunku, journalist Florian Plettenberg reports.

Bayern Munich are in talks with Chelsea over Christopher Nkunku, with the French forward keen on a move as the Blues push for a permanent sale.

The French attacking midfielder is not quite fitting in for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and they are listening to offers

Chelsea could step up their pursuit of Dutch star Xavi Simons, with Christopher Nkunku’s potential exit to Bayern Munich seen as key to making the deal happen.According to transfer insiders, the Blues have been planning a summer reshuffle that would see Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson depart,

Chelsea-linked forward Mathys Tel has requested to leave Bayern Munich before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports. The 19-year-old was discussed as an option for Enzo ...

Chelsea want Xavi Simons – a player apparently also on Bayern’s radar – and the possible sale of Nkunku could help fund a move for the Netherlands international. The reporter suggests Chelsea are expecting a fee of around €40 million (£34.5m) plus add ons for Nkunku.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has responded to links with Nicolas Jackson, while they Bavarian giants remain keen on signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea this summer. Jackson has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge,