Caution, Bayern: Rival makes move for Nkunku | OneFootball

The poker game for Christopher Nkunku is taking a new turn. While FC Bayern and RB Leipzig are still negotiating with FC Chelsea about a possible signing, another club has now entered the scene.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa has also made contact to inquire about the conditions for a deal.

This gives the record champion additional competition in the fight for the 27-year-old, who is still under contract with Chelsea until 2029. Villa is apparently also looking for an offensive reinforcement in the short term and has Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, and Marco Asensio on the list.

Jackson had also been discussed as a candidate for the Bayern, but sports director Max Eberl made it clear after the Munich team's 6-0 win against RB Leipzig on Friday evening that the striker was not an issue for the FCB.

The news of Aston Villa's entry into the Nkunku poker game comes at a sensitive time for the Bayern. After the clear directive from honorary president Uli Hoeneß, only one loan player can be signed. Chelsea, however, is pushing for a permanent sale of Nkunku - so far the biggest stumbling block in the negotiations. As RMC Sport reported, the Munich team is still holding on to a loan solution and is exploring possible models with Chelsea.

Chelsea wants to sign Xavi Simons

Time is pressing: since Nkunku has to leave Chelsea before the planned transfer of Xavi Simons to the Blues can be finalized, the pressure on all parties involved is increasing. Leipzig, where Nkunku celebrated great successes between 2019 and 2023, is also interested and could become a serious rival for the Bayern again.

Nkunku himself is said to be open to a move to Munich. He was already a topic at Säbener Straße last winter, but failed due to the high transfer fees. Now the chance may be there again - but it depends crucially on whether Chelsea agrees to a loan model.

With Aston Villa, another financially strong club is now pushing into the market. If Chelsea continues to insist on a permanent transfer, it could become a decisive disadvantage for the Bayern. Everything is still open - but the poker game for Nkunku is getting more and more intense just before the transfer deadline.

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