Nkunku domino: could Bayern gain from Chelsea’s transfer plans? | OneFootball

FC Bayern continues to explore the market for offensive reinforcements. Now, a surprising advantage might arise in a stalled transfer negotiation.

A potential move of Christopher Nkunku to Munich is currently in limbo. According to information from the Guardian, FC Chelsea wants to let go of the French attacker to make room for new signings like Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho. However, an initial loan offer from Bayern was rejected, as the Londoners insist on a direct sale.

The situation could still develop favorably for Munich. The 27-year-old has internally expressed his desire to transfer and is eager to join FC Bayern. According to Sky, there is already an agreement between the club and the player. If Chelsea cannot find a buyer for a permanent transfer, the club would have to continue bearing Nkunku's high salary and forgo a loan fee – a scenario that increases the pressure on the English side. This opens up the opportunity for Bayern to secure the deal with an improved loan offer.

Discord in Club Management

Adding to the tension is a directive from Honorary President Uli Hoeneß. As reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the supervisory board has decided that Bayern should only look for loan players. Max Eberl and Christoph Freund had been counting on a permanent new signing after Coman's departure and are puzzled by this directive.

Hoeneß publicly stated: “I would strongly recommend supplementing the squad with a loan player who is under contract until June 30, 2026.” This brings the interests of the sports management directly into conflict with the club's transfer strategy.

Despite the complicated situation, the deal is not considered failed. Both clubs remain in contact, while Nkunku himself is pushing for a move to Munich. The need for another attacker is evident: After the departures of Leroy Sané, Thomas Müller, Mathys Tel, and Kingsley Coman, the offensive line is significantly weakened.

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