Interesting for Bayern: new twist in the Nkunku transfer saga | OneFootball

The poker game over Christopher Nkunku continues – and FC Bayern would still like to acquire the offensive star. Now there is a new development.

After RB Leipzig entered the scene as a competitor for the Munich club, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now introduced the next twist. According to him, Chelsea is negotiating simultaneously with Bayern and Leipzig, but both German clubs have one thing in common: They only want to loan the 27-year-old.

Chelsea, however, is reportedly still blocking and has made it clear to both clubs: Either a permanent transfer or nothing at all. This puts the future of the French offensive player back on the line.

Previously, it was reported that Leipzig was even willing to spend money on a permanent deal – giving them a decisive advantage over Bayern. This is because the Munich club, due to the clear directive from Uli Hoeneß, is strictly focused on loan models. "I would strongly recommend supplementing the squad with a loan player who is under contract until June 30, 2026," the honorary president told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.

But now it appears that the Red Bull club is also not willing to put the approximately 40 to 50 million euros demanded by Chelsea on the table. Instead, Leipzig also favors a loan to remain financially flexible.

Nkunku open to a move to the Bundesliga

For Nkunku himself, the situation remains unclear. The 27-year-old is open to a move to Germany, whether back to his former club Leipzig or to Munich. However, the fact that both interested parties are only considering a loan while Chelsea insists on a sale makes a solution before the deadline day on September 1 increasingly unlikely.

The situation is particularly critical for Bayern. After the departures of several offensive players, sports director Max Eberl is urgently pushing for reinforcements. But the financial constraints set by Hoeneß leave him with little room to maneuver. The fact that Leipzig is now in the same boat is a small consolation – but it doesn't solve the problem.

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