Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku available on loan, but Mathys Tel does not want to leave Bayern Munich

According to a report from Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich could still have the potential to get Chelsea FC attacker Christopher Nkunku if the German table-topper wants him. Per Whitwell, Nkunku is available on loan.

However, it has been widely assumed that to make a move for a player like Nkunku, Mathys Tel would have to agree to leave Bayern Munich on a loan or even a full transfer. Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg (via @iMiaSanMia) is reporting that Tel still does not want to go anywhere, despite his lack of playing time. Plettenger also stated that Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl still wants Nkunku.

Mathys Tel had made it clear internally that he wanted to stay at FC Bayern. But the *lack of* playing time in recent games will still influence his decision. Bayern are not putting any public pressure on him, but things are currently difficult for him under Vincent Kompany. Bayern are aware that Chelsea still have Tel high on their list, with other teams, including some from the Bundesliga, interested as well. Further talks with Tel will take place this week, with Max Eberl still interested in signing Christopher Nkunku.

In Bayern Munich’s last three games, Tel has not made an appearance. Overall, Tel has only played 396 minutes this season across 13 games this season. Tz journalist Philipp Kessler (via @iMiaSanMia) backed up Plettenberg’s report, but did state that Tel wants to be shown a “clear plan” and also that a meeting will take place this week between Bayern Munich and Tel’s camp:

Mathys Tel is currently not interested in a move to Chelsea as he does not see it as the ideal destination for his development. Tel still loves Bayern, but wants to be shown a clear plan. The club will have to follow up their promises with actions in order to keep him. A meeting between the player’s camp and the people in charge at Bayern is planned for this week.

With just a few days left in the transfer window, Tel and Bayern Munich will need to get this situation sorted out quickly.

As for Nkunku, Plettenberg is reporting that Manchester United could make a move for him:

| Understand Chelsea and Manchester United remain in contact regarding a transfer of Christopher #Nkunku until Deadline Day. #CFC

This is also because a departure of Alejandro Garnacho still remains a possible scenario. #MUFC

Nkunku is open to a move. A deal with FC Bayern is (also) still possible, but it depends on Mathys Tel, who may reconsider his decision to stay at Bayern this week.

But Tel, currently not considering a move to Chelsea as per @kessler_philipp.

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