Bayern Munich’s hopes of landing Christopher Nkunku have suffered a major blow after negotiations with Chelsea collapsed, according to reports from “BILD” in Germany.The Bavarian giants had

Chelsea remain in talks with Bayern Munich over a move for Christopher Nkunku , and are expecting €40m plus add ons according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg. Nkunku joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig back in 2023 in a deal worth £52m, but he’s had a difficult time at Stamford Bridge, and it appears his career with the Blues is now over.

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

Now, with Bayern having missed out on several targets this summer, Nkunku is back on their radar, according to the report. Chelsea are reportedly open to selling the versatile forward, whom they signed from RB Leipzig for €60 million in 2023. Nkunku scored 15 goals and provided five assists in 46 appearances during the 2024/25 season.

Chelsea have set their price for Christopher Nkunku as Bayern Munich appear to be closing in on a transfer for the 27-year-old. Reports have stated that Vincent Kompany's side are looking to bring ...

For Bayern, the failed pursuit is another setback in their transfer strategy, after receiving a clear rejection from Stuttgart for the Woltemade transfer. Unless there is a late turnaround in talks, Christopher Nkunku looks set to remain at Stamford Bridge when the transfer window closes.

Nkunku hasn’t pushed for a move away from Chelsea, but will welcome the chance to talk to interested parties, and Bayern want to bring him back to Germany. The Blues won’t stand in his way either, but David Ornstein claims “Chelsea will insist” on a permanent deal. They are also demanding at least £50 million for the Frenchman.

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.