Latest Nkunku update is bad news for Chelsea fans who want more attackers signed

Christopher Nkunku has rarely been favored by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca since his arrival, primarily featuring in the Conference League last season. He struggled during limited Premier League appearances and appeared resigned to leaving the club around the turn of the year.

Contrary to expectations, Nkunku was included in Chelsea's Club World Cup squad and played significantly during their time in the USA. Manager Maresca has communicated that he still intends to count on the French forward.

Despite Maresca's stated intentions, there is a strong belief that Chelsea would prefer to sell Nkunku. However, significant interest has been lacking. Bayern Munich is frequently mentioned as a potential suitor capable of affording him, but concrete talks are currently absent. Chelsea's ability to sign another attacker is seen as contingent on Nkunku's departure.

German journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that Bayern Munich is only "monitoring" Nkunku's situation and insists there are "no offers" from the German club. Bayern's potential "further efforts" to sign him depend on their incoming and outgoing transfer decisions, meaning they would need to sell players first before making a move.

Bayern's need for a new attacking player has increased following Jamal Musiala's serious injury at the Club World Cup, which will sideline him for most of the upcoming season. However, no concrete steps towards signing Nkunku have materialized as a result of this injury.