Mathys Tel has privately reaffirmed his desire to stay with Bayern Munich this winter in the face of interest from Chelsea, reports the German state.
Chelsea have long had an interest in Tel i, amid uncertainty over the future of Mykhailo Mudryk following his positive drug testthey have started looking for Europe possible reinforcements out wide
The desire of the Blues to sign Tel has been reaffirmed this winter when Bayern Munich contacted Christopher Nkunku.
While Nkunku is believed to be open to a move to Bayern, Sky Sports Germany The state international, who is yet to score in the Bundesliga season amid stiff competition for places, has underlined his desire to remain with the Bavarian giants beyond this transfer window.
Tel’s refusal to listen to offers ends speculation over a possible swap deal for Nkunku, who has failed to unseat Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea’s first-choice striker. Bayern he is expected to continue to try to reach a deal for the 27-year-old, but could return in the summer if they fail to convince. Chelsea to sell this month.
For Chelsea, they have been forced to look elsewhere in their search for a new winger. Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho and Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens Both are of interest to the Blues, who may need more reinforcements later AC Milan established their desire to sign Joao Felix.
Felix signed a permanent contract last summer, after spending six months on loan at Stamford Bridge, but like Nkunku he has managed to break into Enzo Maresca’s team. Instead, the 25-year-old, who cost Atletico Madrid €126m (£113m) as a 19-year-old, has been used heavily in Chelsea’s cruise through the stages of Conference groups.
