Chelsea star attracting interest of Bayern Munich after falling out of favour under Enzo Maresca – and his exit will fund TWO new signings

Chelsea have opened talks with Bayern Munich over the proposed sale of Christopher Nkunku.

The German champions would favor an preliminary mortgage however talks are ongoing.

The Frenchman’s departure would pave the best way for Chelsea to step up their bids for Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.

Nkunku, 27, has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Willian Estevao this summer time.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca admitted in June that Christopher Nkunku might go away the membership this summer time.

The Blues seem open to his departure regardless of signing the 27-year-old on a six-year deal for a hefty £52.7million simply two years in the past.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca admitted in June that Christopher Nkunku might go away the membership this summer time

Each day Mail Sport beforehand reported that Chelsea goal Simons is anticipated to go away RB Leipzig after their failure to safe Champions League soccer for the upcoming season.

The Dutch worldwide had joined RB Leipzig final summer time on a everlasting foundation, with the deal price an preliminary £43m, with an additional £26m in doable add ons.

Simons had spent two seasons on mortgage on the membership from French giants PSG, whereas the previous Barcelona academy prospect had additionally spent a 12 months at PSV.

The 22-year-old is believed to be open to a transfer to Chelsea this summer time, with the Blues having held preliminary talks together with his representatives.

In the meantime, Chelsea have stepped up their curiosity in Garnacho after asking United for his or her valuation of the 21-year-old winger.

The Pink Devils are believed to need £50million for the Argentinian – considerably lower than the £70m that United initially valued the participant at, after discovering himself marginalised by supervisor Ruben Amorim.

Garnacho has been knowledgeable that he has no future at United and is eager on the change to Stamford Bridge this summer time.

Chelsea’s hierarchy haven’t any issues over his character after doing their homework.

In the meantime, Chelsea have stepped up their curiosity in Alejandro Garnacho after asking United for his or her valuation of the 21-year-old winger

In complete Garnacho has performed 144 video games for United and has scored 26 objectives, whereas he has supplied 22 assists.

He received the FA Cup with United within the 2023-24 marketing campaign and the EFL Cup within the earlier season.