January 25th 2025.
Chelsea is considering the possibility of letting go of their player Christopher Nkunku this month. The talented footballer has expressed interest in joining Manchester United, and negotiations are ongoing between the two clubs. However, Napoli has also shown interest in signing Alejandro Garnacho, who could potentially be part of a swap deal with Nkunku.
Despite Napoli's eagerness to acquire Garnacho before the January transfer deadline, their offer for the Argentinian player has been turned down by United. It seems that the Red Devils are holding out for a transfer fee of €65 million. In fact, Garnacho's agents were spotted at Stamford Bridge during Chelsea's match against Wolves, indicating that the London club is also in the race to sign him.
It has been reported that Garnacho has a preference for staying in the Premier League rather than moving to Napoli. However, Chelsea has yet to reach an agreement with United, which could potentially hinder his transfer to Old Trafford. On the other hand, Nkunku has not been able to secure regular playing time under Enzo Maresca's management at Chelsea, having only started three Premier League games this season.
The promising forward was signed by Chelsea for a hefty sum of £52 million from RB Leipzig in 2023. However, he has been plagued by knee and hamstring injuries during his time at Stamford Bridge. As United inquired about Nkunku's availability, it was revealed that Bayern Munich is also eyeing the French player for a potential transfer.
According to sources, Chelsea and United are currently discussing the possibility of a deal involving both Garnacho and Nkunku. The 27-year-old is reportedly keen on making the move to Old Trafford this month. However, Nkunku has also reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich. Unfortunately, the German club is unable to proceed with the transfer as their player, Mathys Tel, is not willing to leave.
Interestingly, earlier this month, Chelsea had shown interest in Tel as well. However, the young player has also struggled to secure a spot in the first team this season, having only started two matches in the Bundesliga. It remains to be seen which club will ultimately secure the services of Nkunku and Garnacho, as negotiations continue between Chelsea, United, and Bayern Munich.
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