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

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.

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

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.

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

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku is keen on a move to Bayern Munich, with a deal for the forward still possible. (Florian Plettenberg), external. Want more transfer stories? Read Wedn

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has responded to links with Nicolas Jackson, while they Bavarian giants remain keen on signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea this summer. Jackson has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge,