Bayern Line Up Move For Forgotten Chelsea and France Star to Plug Injured Jamal Musiala's Hole

Bayern Munich are stepping up their interest in Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as they look to fill the creative void left by Jamal Musiala, who is sidelined for several months following surgery.

Bayern's attacking plans were thrown into disarray after Jamal Musiala suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle during the Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain.

 The 22-year-old has since undergone successful surgery and is expected to be out for an extended period.

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With Musiala ruled out, Bayern have identified Nkunku as a prime candidate according to The Athletic to bolster their midfield creativity ahead of the new season. The need for Nkunku is futher necessitated following the departure of Thomas Muller.

Nkunku, 27, arrived at Chelsea with high expectations following a prolific spell at RB Leipzig, where he was the Bundesliga’s top scorer. However, his time at Stamford Bridge has been blighted by injuries and a lack of consistent playing time.

Under new manager Enzo Maresca, Nkunku has struggled to fit into the system. Maresca has openly stated he does not view the Frenchman as a striker and has preferred Cole Palmer in the No. 10 role, with Nicolas Jackson leading the line despite his inconsistent form.

Chelsea’s recent acquisitions , including Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens have further complicated Nkunku’s prospects. With stiff competition and tactical misalignment, Nkunku is believed to be open to a move.

Chelsea are willing to sanction Nkunku’s departure, but only on a permanent basis. According to reports, the club have set an asking price of at least £50 million, a figure not far from the £52 million they initially paid RB Leipzig for his services.

There are no ongoing talks yet, but interest from Bayern Munich has solidified in recent weeks. Manchester United are also tracking the player but are currently focused on finalizing a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.

Nkunku’s proven Bundesliga record and versatility make him an attractive short-term fix and a long-term asset for Bayern. 

The German champions are one of the few clubs able and willing to meet Chelsea’s demands, especially with Musiala unavailable and the season fast approaching.

With Chelsea needing to trim their squad and Nkunku keen to reignite his career especially ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move back to Germany appears to be the most logical step for all parties involved.