Man Utd and Chelsea joined by Bayern Munich in Christopher Nkunku transfer chase unless star man signs new deal
BAYERN MUNICH could make a move for Red Bull Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku if their star man Serge Gnabry decides to leave the Bavarian giants.
The 24-year-old is wanted by a number of Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea, but now the pair face competition from Julian Nagelsmann’s side.
According to German publication SPORT1, Bayern are reportedly considering a move for the French midfielder if ex-Arsenal man Gnabry refuses to sign a new deal at the club.
Nkunku has scored 26 goals for RB Leipzig this season and has a contract with the club until 2024, but is keen to see what offers present themselves this summer.
It is also reported that it would take a huge salary increase for Nkunku to remain in Leipzig beyond his current deal.
The reported fee to bring the talented French winger to the Allianz Arena is £59million.
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This could be possible if Gnabry leaves the German champions.
Further extension talks between Gnabry and Bayern’s hierarchy are planned but if they fail, the Germany international could leave at the end of the season with just 12 months remaining on his deal.
If Nkunku does join Bayern, he will join ex-teammates Dayot Upamecano and Marcel Sabitzer as the third RB Leipzig player to move to the club within 18 months.
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Ajax’s Anthony is also seen as an alternative to replace Gnabry if he leaves.
Nkunku came off the bench for France with two minutes remaining on Tuesday in a friendly.
The French won 5-0 against South-Africa with Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Wissam Ben Yedder and Mattéo Guendouzi scoring for Didier Deschamps’ side.