Mathis Tell has privately reaffirmed his desire to stay with Bayern Munich this winter, despite Chelsea’s interest, according to German state reports.
Chelsea have long been interested in Tel and, amid uncertainty over the future of Mihajlo Mudric Positive drug testSo the search for Europe has started Possible reinforcements Out wide.
The Blues’ desire to sign Tell was reaffirmed this winter when Bayern Munich have made contact with Christopher Nakku.
While Nkunku is believed to be keen on a move to Bayern, Sky Sports Germany Stadt Tel, who is yet to score in the Bundesliga season amid fierce competition for places, has stressed his desire to stay with the Bavarian giants beyond this transfer window.
Tel’s refusal to listen to offers ends speculation of a potential swap deal involving Nkunku, who has been unable to dislodge Nicholas Jackson as Chelsea’s first-choice striker. Bayern The 27-year-old is expected to continue to push for a deal but could return in the summer if he fails to convince. Chelsea To sell this month.
As 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 further reinforcements then AC Milan have established their desire to sign Joao Felix.
Felix signed a permanent deal last summer, having previously spent six months on loan at Stamford Bridge, but like Nkunku was able to force his way into Enzo Maresca’s squad. Instead, the 25-year-old, who cost Atletico Madrid a whopping €126m (£113m) as a 19-year-old, was mostly used in Chelsea’s cruise to the group stages of the Conference League.