Bayern Munich Wavers on Nkunku Transfer Amid Chelsea’s €60M Demand

Transfer speculation intensifies as Bayern Munich reevaluates its interest in Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, with the Blues holding firm at a €60 million valuation. The 27-year-old French forward, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig for a reported €60 million in 2023, has struggled with injuries, limiting him to 10 goals in the 2024-25 season despite a Europa League triumph. This has sparked debate over his market value, with Bayern hesitant to meet Chelsea’s price tag, according to sources including transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

Nkunku’s potential return to Germany, where he excelled at Leipzig, hinges on negotiations, but Bayern’s recent free-agent signing of Jonathan Tah signals a shift toward cost-effective acquisitions. Analysts suggest his injury history, linked to reduced transfer values in a 2022 British Journal of Sports Medicine study, may push Chelsea to lower their demand. Fans on X have mixed reactions, with some calling him a “fraud” at €60 million, while others see Bayern as the perfect fit for his talent.

As the summer window heats up, all eyes are on whether Bayern will pivot or if Chelsea will adjust, potentially reshaping Nkunku’s career trajectory.