The Sky Sports panel has given its verdict Chelsea he is now targeting a striker capable of scoring “40 goals in a season”, while also making contact between the clubs as a manager Enzo Maresca he is looking to strengthen his front line.
Chelsea could now sign the deal as Bayern Munich chase Nkunku’s deal
This is reported by credible media sources Chelsea will look to sign a replacement for Christopher Nkunku if he leaves, and that is starting to look like a serious possibility as Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have identified the Frenchman as their top transfer target in January.
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Nkunku has scored 13 goals in 28 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea this season, emerging as one of their main scorers, but he is part of Premier League a player under Maresco with the vast majority of his goals in cup competitions.
The 27-year-old’s squad status is said to be really frustrating him behind the scenes, and Vincent Kompany senses an opportunity to tempt him with a move to Germany.
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Chelsea’s next matches in the Premier League |
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Wolverhampton Wanderers (home) |
January 20 |
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Man City (away) |
January 25 |
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West Ham (away) |
February 3 |
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Brighton (away) |
February 14 |
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Aston Villa (home) |
February 22 |
So much so that Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sports reports it Nkunku has already verbally agreed on the personal terms of his transfer to Bayern – so this transfer looks like a very serious prospect to watch if Chelsea and the European heavyweights can agree on a fee.
The national press claims Chelsea want around £65m to sell Nkunku before the deadline, so the Bavarians will have to pay if they want to shake hands on a deal with Maresca’s side.
Interesting, likes Fabrizio Romano have said the west Londoners are considering a potential switch, with versatile Bayern striker Mathys Tel heading in the opposite direction.
The 19-year-old has struggled for playing time under Kompani this season, with some reports suggesting that Tel would be willing to accept a move to Chelsea this month.
Tel can play as a centre-forward as well as on both flanks, which could make him a very useful option for Maresca, similar to Nkunku. Sky Sports repeats it Chelsea made contact with Bayern about a deal for Telwhile they also gave their verdict on the Frenchman – and a glowing one at that.
“They contacted Bayern Munich to ask about the availability of Mathys Tel,” said the host of the panel on Sky.
When asked what Chelsea fans can expect from the teenage sensation, one member of the panel said: “He was seen as one of the best young strikers in Europe.
“He can play on the left, he can play forward, I think he has the physical presence to play forward, when you see him play he’s lean, he’s mobile, he’s got good rhythm, which is why most of his chances come from the left.
“His problem, I suppose, is that Harry Kane is ‘the’ striker given how much Bayern spent on him. Last season he was a real consistent player coming off the bench for Thomas Tuchel, but this season his opportunities have been stunted little
“When Julian Nagelsmann was there he said he was capable of scoring 40 goals in a season, they know how good a player he is and I feel it could be quite difficult for Chelsea to get him away from Bayern at this stage. But he is a player that Chelsea have been looking at while.”
