Bayern’s striker Mathys Tel once rejected the offer of European Champions and is now considering a swap deal with Chelsea in the January transfer window. Tel situation is observed by Chelsea in the deal to swap with another forward Christopher Nkunku.
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The 19-year-old forward touched German soil from Rennes in 2022 for a hefty amount of £24 million. After joining Bayern he became the youngest-ever scorer in the DFB Cup. Chelsea showed reported interest in Tel and approached 33 times Bundesliga champions to exchange Nkunku who is currently fulfilling the role of benchwarmer under Enzo Maresca.
Tel preferred to Achieve the number 9 shirt for big clubs instead of taking it easily which he might fulfil in London
As claimed, Tel rejected the number 9 shirt of Los Blancos and a confirmed role in the team so, it will be interesting to watch if he prefers the Blues who have won limited trophies in the previous year. Thereby, the interest of Tel would play a pivotal role in the swap deal for both the clubs.
The report from the German side suggests commencement of a verbal agreement between Nkunku and Bayern and Chelsea has shown an interest in bringing Bayern forward to Stamford Bridge. Nkunku has contributed to 47 goals and 43 assists in Germany as a player of RB Leipzig before being a part of another deal.
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Asynchronous relation of Maresca and Nkunku hampering growth of frenchman in Chelsea
The experience of playing on German soil is inciting Munich to seal the deal for Nkunku which can further help to win the league that missed in the previous season after 11 consecutive crowns. On the other hand, Chelsea boss Maresca had his eyes on Tel last summer after his limited playtime under Kompany. A departure of Tel might be favorable for the player and coach despite a recent contract extension until 2029.
So, the important factor would be the personal terms and agreement of the Germans with the Blues. Similarly, Kompany’s team is analyzing Nkunku’s terms to ensure a proper swap deal with a potential profit in the January window.
