TalkSPORT: £52m Chelsea ace keen on move to European giants, asking price unclear | OneFootball

Christopher Nkunku has remained on Bayern Munich’s radar and is keen on a move to the German giants according to Ben Jacobs.

Nkunku started his third game of the Club World Cup on Tuesday evening as the Blues beat Fluminense 2-0 to set up a final against either Paris Saint Germain or Real Madrid.

Despite playing more regularly than expected in this competition Nkunku is still expected to leave Chelsea this summer.

Christopher Nkunku keen on Bayern Munich move

Following the arrival of Joao Pedro from Brighton, Nkunku has fallen further down the pecking order under Enzo Maresca.

There was interest In Nkunku from Bayern Munich in January, but Chelsea set their asking price at around £65m, which was off putting to potential suitors.

Nkunku is expected to leave Chelsea this summer. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Bayern are said to have reignited their interest in Nkunku, and Chelsea are believed to want a permanent sale this summer.

Manchester United have reportedly been quoted £35m to sign Nkunku, but Jacobs has reported in an article for talkSPORT the France international is keen on a move to Bayern.

The report adds Chelsea are waiting to see if Bayern initiate contact over a deal, whilst the attacker has interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Qadsiah making an enquiry to see if the 27-year-old would be open to a move.

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TalkSPORT add the Frenchman’s preference would be to remain in Europe, but Bayern and Chelsea haven’t spoken about a move since January.

Nkunku struggled for consistent minutes last season and made 27 Premier League appearances, although just nine were starts, and he only managed three goals.

Joao Felix also set to leave

Nkunku seemingly won’t be the only attacker heading to the exit door at Stamford Bridge, with Joao Felix also heading that way.

Despite only joining last summer for £45m from Atletico Madrid, Felix featured sparingly before joining AC Milan on loan for the second half of the season.

Milan opted against signing him permanently, and the 25-year-old is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, but he’s said his desire is a return to Benfica, with both clubs reportedly working on a deal.