Chelsea is reportedly still interested in signing Christopher Nkunku, a player they lost out on to Bayern Munich. Nkunku has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich, and the German club has reached a verbal agreement with him on a top long-term contract. The deal is almost done, pending negotiations between the two clubs.

Chelsea’s Interest in Other Targets

While Nkunku seems out of reach, Chelsea is exploring other options ¹:

– Mathys Tel: Chelsea is trying to sign Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel this window. Bayern Munich might include Tel in the Nkunku deal to make the transfer smoother.

– Alejandro Garnacho: Chelsea is competing with Manchester United to sign the talented winger and has been given a boost in the pursuit.

– Andrey Santos: Bayern Munich and AC Milan are keen on signing Chelsea’s Andrey Santos, but Chelsea is unwilling to sell their Brazilian youngster.

Transfer Strategy

Chelsea’s transfer strategy under Enzo Maresca seems focused on finding talented players who can fit into their system. With injuries to key players like Romeo Lavia, Maresca might look to sign a top target in January. The club is also planning to replace Robert Sanchez, with two exciting goalkeepers in the frame ² ³.

Conclusion

While Chelsea’s pursuit of Nkunku seems challenging, the club is actively exploring other options to strengthen their squad. With several transfer rumors surrounding the club, it will be interesting to see how Chelsea shapes up in the January transfer window.