January 28th 2025.
According to sources, Chelsea is holding firm on their £65 million asking price for star player Christopher Nkunku. The talented forward, who joined the team in a record-breaking £52 million deal from RB Leipzig in 2023, has caught the attention of both Bayern Munich and Manchester United this month. However, it seems that Nkunku is not interested in a temporary loan deal with United, despite the club's interest in him during negotiations for another player.
It's been a tough season for Nkunku, who has struggled to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca. As a result, he has expressed his willingness to join United this month. But according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Nkunku is only interested in a permanent transfer or a loan deal with an obligation to buy. This puts Chelsea in a difficult position as they try to negotiate a deal for him.
Interestingly, Chelsea is also in the race to sign United's Alejandro Garnacho. This has been reported by The Athletic, who also claim that the team does not foresee Nkunku leaving before the end of the January transfer window next week. This could be due to the fact that any potential deal with Bayern Munich is dependent on the departure of Mathys Tel, who has only started two games in the Bundesliga this season and is keen on remaining with the German club.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is also in talks with Aston Villa over a potential deal for Joao Felix. The midfielder has also struggled for minutes under Maresca this season and Villa had attempted to sign him last year before he ultimately ended up at Chelsea in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid. In addition, Villa is also close to reaching an agreement with Chelsea for a loan deal for defender Axel Disasi, who has reportedly already agreed to join Unai Emery's side.
It's an exciting time for Chelsea as they continue to strengthen their squad with top talent, while also trying to offload players who are not getting enough playing time. With the January transfer window coming to a close, it will be interesting to see how these negotiations pan out for the team.
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