Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has dismissed reports of interest in Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku.
After being forced to accept a back-up role under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, Nkunku has been tipped to leave Stamford Bridge this month and reports from Germany have named the 27-year-old as Bayern's top January target. tRANSFER window.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Chelsea has placed a price of 70 million euros on Nkunku's head, while Telegraph put the figure at close to £65m. Such a figure would see Chelsea make a profit on the initial £52m paid to sign Nkunku from RB Leipzig in 2023.
As part of the negotiations between the two clubs, Chelsea has one more time indicated their interest in signing Bayern striker Mathys Telalthough the Bundesliga side have already confirmed their desire to keep the young Frenchman.
Freund, who previously dismissed the idea of a move for Nkunku at the end of 2024, has again distanced Bayern from a move for Chelsea ahead.
Asked if Nkunku is under discussion in Munich, Fruend said Sky Sports Germany: “No!
“If it is the case that we continue the season (with the current squad), which is our plan, then it is not a topic of conversation that we bring in a striker because we are very, very well positioned there, both of them. in terms of quality and quantity”.
Despite Freund's public insistence, reports claim Bayern have already reached an agreement on personal terms with Nkunku, who wants to return to the Bundesliga this month.