Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku does not currently want to join Man Utd on a "straight loan" deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Bayern Munich are understood to be interested in Christopher Nkunku, but whether they step up their interest in the Chelsea attacker this month seems to depend on whether Mathys Tel reconsiders his

CHELSEA are set to revisit talks with Bayern Munich to sign Mathys Tel, according to reports. The Blues showed an interest in the forward earlier this month but were told Tel wanted to stay at

Bayern Munich and France Under-21 attacker Mathys Tel, 19, wants to leave the club this month and Chelsea are in talks with the Bundesliga side. (Mail) Meanwhile, Bayern and Manchester United both hold an interest in Chelsea and France attacker Christopher Nkunku, 27, who is valued at about £70m. ( Mail)

Chelsea have had the door opened for a move for Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel in a deal that could scupper Manchester United ’s transfer plans. The French international has been linked with Blues having played just eight times in the Bundesliga this season.

Manchester United and Chelsea will meet to discuss two major transfers this week, while Fabrizio Romano has detailed what must occur before Christopher Nkunku can complete a move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United reportedly have “no chance” of signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku permanently this month as this deal hinges on a “big if”. The Red Devils are closing in on their first January signing as Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu is expected to complete his move to the Premier League giants in the coming days.

Manchester United could still sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku before the transfer deadline, but dominoes need to fall in place for a deal to happen.

Bayern Munich could still have the potential to get Chelsea FC attacker Christopher Nkunku if the German table-topper wants him. Per Whitwell, Nkunku is available on loan. However, it has been widely assumed that to make a move for a player like Nkunku,

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a swap deal that would see Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku move to Old Trafford, but the Frenchman has divided opinion between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola