Harry Kane is about to face added competition at Bayern Munich, with Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku reportedly agreeing a return to Germany.
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Frenchman previously starred for LeipzigLimited game time due to fitness strugglesTeenage star to move in opposite directionFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱AFPWHAT HAPPENED?
France international Nkunku bid farewell to the Bundesliga in 2023 having hit 58 goals across his last two seasons at RB Leipzig. He was looking to embrace a new challenge at that stage, but a stint in England has not played out as planned.
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Struggles for form and fitness have seen Nkunku restricted to 42 appearances for Chelsea, with only five Premier League starts being taken in. The Blues are now looking to freshen up their attacking ranks, with teenage frontman Mathys Tel a player in their sights.
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According to , Chelsea have held talks with Bayern regarding 19-year-old Frenchman Tel. He has also spoken with Vincent Kompany about his future, as the youngster – with 81 appearances for the German giants to his name – is still determined to succeed at the Allianz Arena.
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He may, however, form part of a swap switch that sees Nkunku take his place. That is because claims that a “verbal agreement” is in place, with “all terms” drawn up. Tel could be included in that package “to make the transfer easier”, with Bayern ready to complete a permanent deal.
