Enzo Maresca could be tempted to sign a new striker this month, with Chelsea struggling to capitalise on numerous gilt-edged opportunities
The French teenager exploded on to the stage in Bavaria, but opportunities have been distinctly limited in the period since
Chelsea forward is pushing for a move to Bayern Munich. With talks progressing fast, could this be the end of his Chelsea journey?
Chelsea will demand a fee of around £65million for Christopher Nkunku, with Bayern Munich interested in signing the forward. The Athletic reported on Monday that Bayern have begun talks with Chelsea,
Chelsea FC have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel (19), according to Fabrizio Romano. It has been reported that the
Chelsea have held 'initial talks' with Bayern Munich over a move for the teenager, with a £52m star one of a number of players 'discussed' in a possible swap.
Chelsea ’s hopes of signing Mathys Tel this month have been dealt a blow, with Bayern Munich stressing that their “clear plan” is for the teenager to “make his breakthrough” in Germany. The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Christopher Nkunku.
Bayern Munich's sporting director Christoph Freund says the German club is planning to keep Mathys Tel, after several media reports linked the French forward with a move to Chelsea. Freund said Tuesday that the 19-year-old Tel was a “very important player” for Bayern and that the club wants to follow a plan for his development.
Chelsea appear to be in the market for a new striker - with Enzo Maresca eager to strengthen his options in attacking quarters.
This was always bound to be a fairly prosaic window for Chelsea. For both squad size and financial reasons they’ve got to sell before they can buy, and that involves mainly shedding lesser used
Christopher Nkunku's proposed move to Bayern Munich in a swap deal for Mathys Tel could be postponed until the summer after the transfer hit a snag.