Chelsea have blocked Bayern Munich's initial approach for Christopher Nkunku as his transfer saga has taken a new twist.

Christopher Nkunku 's reported move to Bayern Munich has stalled, which could delay Chelsea 's transfer plans for the rest of the window. The German giants wanted to sign Nkunku during the January transfer window, but the move did not materialise back then.

Chelsea have turned down a loan bid from Bayern Munich for French forward Christopher Nkunku, whose exit from Stamford Bridge is now reported to be in doubt. Bayern are back in pursuit of Nkunku after accepting defeat in their bid to sign Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade,

Chelsea have been open to offers for Christopher Nkunku this summer and he has now made up his mind amid interest from Bayern Munich.

Eddie Howe needs a new goalscoring forward, and the club's pursuit of Brentford's Yoane Wissa is hitting a critical stage - and some fans in the Chronicle Live comments section are telling the club hierarchy to do whatever it takes to complete a transfer for a player who clearly wants to play on Tyneside.

CHELSEA’S pursuit of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been stalled by the West London club’s steep valuation of Christopher Nkunku. The Blues have rejected a loan bid from Bayern

The Magpies are determined to bolster their frontline after a frustrating summer, and reports in France suggest Newcastle are now firmly back in the mix for Nkunku. The Newcastle transfer target has been made available by Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

Leipzig are among a number of sides interested in the forward, but have some financial reservations about the logistics of a potential deal.

Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for forward Christopher Nkunku and will only sanction a permanent transfer. (Times - subscription required) Aston Villa have added Blues striker Nicolas Jackson to their shortlist of attacking options but could face competition from Bayern.