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Chelsea want more than £60million if they want to sell Christopher Nkunku this month amid interest in the Bayern Munich forward, Mail Sport has learned.
Nkunku was signed from RB Leipzig for £52 million in 2023 and is currently tied to a deal that runs until 2029, although the 27-year-old Frenchman has grown frustrated with his lack of playing time under Enzo Maresca.
Nkunku could now be ready for a return to the Bundesliga if Bayern like Chelsea’s asking price, or if the Germans think they can negotiate a lower fee with their English counterparts.
It is a similar valuation to the value Napoli want to sell Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which is reported to be around €70 million.
Kvaratskhelia has told his Italian club he is ready to leave this month after being linked with the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.
Chelsea have set an asking price of over £60million for striker Christopher Nkunku
The 27-year-old Frenchman has become frustrated by his lack of playing time under Enzo Maresca
Chelsea are waiting to see if Bayern offer them any encouragement for striker Mathys Tel
Meanwhile, Chelsea are waiting to see if Bayern offer them any encouragement that a deal can be done for their 19-year-old striker Mathys Tel.
The Blues have long had an interest in the teenager and have also checked his availability in the summer, Mail Sport reported on Monday.
As it stands, there are no talks on a swap deal involving Tel and Nkunku as they are seen as separate transactions.