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Bayern Munich END January transfer pursuit of Christopher Nkunku - but Chelsea attacker remains in their sights

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<p>Nkunku's future has been in the spotlight in January due to a lack of game time at Stamford Bridge. The attacker has made just three Premier League starts for the Blues and has been linked with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-christopher-nkunku-chelsea-gbp70m-transfer-fee-alejandro-garnacho-bid/bltc31b3a6c2f7f14f3" target="_blank">Bayern and Manchester United</a>. The Bavarians giants have now decided not to move for Nkunku this winter but are expected to reignite their interest in the summer, according to <a href="https://x.com/cfbayern/status/1885681491247526373" target="_blank"><em>Sport Bild's Christian Falk</em></a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Chelsea have reportedly been willing to sell Nkunku this winter <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-huge-christopher-nkunku-fee-chelsea-demanding-from-bayern-munich-unhappy-forward-pushes-for-harry-kane-link-up/blt10120be597a749de#cs9300dbf56111de98" target="_blank">but had slapped a £65 million ($79m) price tag on the 27-year-old</a>. The forward has become frustrated at his situation in west London after falling behind Nicolas Jackson in the pecking order and the majority of his outings have come off the bench. A winter move now looks unlikely but could materialise at the end of the season, particularly if he continues to play a bit-part role at Chelsea.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Despite not being a regular starter, Nkunku has still scored 13 times in all competitions for Enzo Maresca's side this season.</p><p><strong></strong></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Chelsea are back in action on Monday night with a Premier League clash against West Ham. Nkunku is expected to be on the bench once again for the visit from the Hammers.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA

Bayern Munich END January transfer pursuit of Christopher Nkunku - but Chelsea attacker remains in their sights | Goal.com

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have called off their winter pursuit of Christopher Nkunku but will return for the forward in the summer.

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