Bayern Munich have opened discussions with Chelsea over the possible signing of Christopher Nkunku. The Bundesliga champions are exploring a loan deal with an option to buy and a permanent transfer. Chelsea favour an outright sale and are unwilling to sanction a temporary move.

Chelsea and Bayern Munich have opened talks over a potential transfer for forward Christopher Nkunku, journalist Florian Plettenberg reports.

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has been lined up as a replacement for Kingsley Coman, who is set to join Al Nassr from Bayern Munich, according to L’Equipe.The Blues have been looking for

Bayern Munich are weighing up a bid to sign Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea. It has been known for some time that Bayern have been monitoring Nkunku this summer, and they could move for him once they have completed the sale of fellow French forward Kingsley Coman to Al Nassr for around £30million.

The French attacking midfielder is not quite fitting in for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and they are listening to offers

Bayern are now hoping Chelsea are more realistic with their asking price given Nkunku has been made available for sale this summer. Driving the move is Bayern chief Max Eberl, who has been a fan of Nkunku since the Frenchman's time with RB Leipzig.

Chelsea want Xavi Simons – a player apparently also on Bayern’s radar – and the possible sale of Nkunku could help fund a move for the Netherlands international. The reporter suggests Chelsea are expecting a fee of around €40 million (£34.5m) plus add ons for Nkunku.