Bayern Munich are expected to revive their interest in Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku who is als wanted by Manchester United, according to reports.
Nkunku, signed for £52million from RB Leipzig, has struggled to get regular minutes since his move to Stamford Bridge two years ago.
The Frenchman scored just three goals in the Premier League last season and is set to fall further down the pecking order this summer after the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
Nkunku was the subject of interest in the January transfer window, and the Blues are said to be keen to offload the 27-year-old on a permanent deal this summer.
Bayern failed to meet Chelsea’s attacking price in January, but according to The Athletic, are expected to reignite their interest in the forward this summer.
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Vincent Kompany’s side have been keen to make attacking reinforcements this summer after the departures of Mathys Tel, Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller.
But the German giants failed in their attempts to sign Florian Wirtz and Nico Williams, while their interest in Luis Diaz has been rebuffed by Liverpool.
Chelsea are said to have reduced their asking price for Nkunku this summer and will only demand £35m to let go of the Frenchman.
But Bayern may still face competition from United for Nkunku’s signature, with Ruben Amorim still eyeing further attacking reinforcements this summer.
The Red Devils have already signed Matheus Cunha and are closing in on a deal for Bryan Mbeumo, but could look for more attacking signings, particularly if Rasmus Hojlund leaves Old Trafford this summer.
United also explored a move for Nkunku in January and might now reportedly consider a swap deal involving Alejandro Garnacho to land the Chelsea forward.
A host of United players are already expected to leave the club and have been given an extended break to try and finalise moves ahead of their return for pre-season.
Marcus Rashford is still pushing for a move to Barcelona, while Antony, Jadon Sancho, Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia are also keen to leave.
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