Bayern Munich transfer now poised to pave way for Man United to seal £40m deal Amorim has been waiting for

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·24 Juli 2025

Bayern Munich transfer now poised to pave way for Man United to seal £40m deal Amorim has been waiting for

Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Christopher Nkunku, if successful, could pave the way for Chelsea to materialise their interest in Alejandro Garnacho.

Indeed, the Bavarian giants have set their sights on Stamford Bridge outcast Nkunku as they look to bolster Vincent Kompany’s squad in the aftermath of Jamal Musiala’s lengthy injury layoff and Leroy Sane’s move to Galatasaray.

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TeamTalk reports that Bayern are hoping to sanction the Frenchman’s arrival in a deal worth £40 million – the fee United are said to be demanding for Garnacho this summer, despite previously valuing him in the region of £75m.

Chelsea’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho: The state of play

Garnacho joined United from Atletico Madrid’s youth ranks for £420,000 in 2020. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

It was claimed earlier this week that in order for Chelsea, who are ‘closely monitoring’ the youngster’s situation, to make a formal approach or bid, they will need to facilitate outgoings of their own first. Nkunku is one who’s almost nailed on to be departing the club this summer, while the likes of Nicolas Jackson and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are among those deemed surplus to requirements.

Additionally, Enzo Maresca is keen to have his attacking options reinforced following Noni Madueke’s switch to rivals Arsenal. Garnacho is one forward the Blues hold a long-standing interest in, having initially held talks with his agent back in January.

Where will Garnacho end up?

Garnacho bid farewell to the United faithful on the last day of 2024/2025 but did not feature in the match. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

The 21-year-old has his sights set on a move within the Premier League this summer, although Napoli are waiting in the wings to offer him a move abroad if he changes his mind.

Along with Chelsea, Garnacho has also been linked with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. He is tied to United until 2028, and boasts an impressive record of