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FC Bayern does not give up Nkunku transfer
Updated on August 19, 2025 – 10:52 a.m.Reading time: 10 min.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
FC Bayern Munich is still very interested in a transfer from Christopher Nkunku to the German record champion. The Pay TV station Sky reports. Accordingly, further talks took place between the clubs on Monday. The player was committed to switching to Bayern.
Bavaria’s sports director Max Eberl continues to try to find a solution with Nkunkus club, the Chelsea FC. However, there are difficulties in determining the right transfer model. Bayern want to borrow Nkunku with a purchase option, but the Premier League club would rather sell its winger directly.
The French repeatedly braked injuries last season, which is why it was usually not in the starting eleven, but was primarily substituted. During this time, its market value also dropped – according to Transfermarkt.de, from 75 million euros to 35 million euros.
Nelson Weip was missing on Monday evening in the cup game from 1st FSV Mainz 05 at Dynamo Dresden (1-0). “This is a club decision that he doesn’t play today,” said Mainz coach Bo Henriksen before the game at Sky. The reason why the striker was missing lies in “contract decisions”.
At the U21 European Championship in summer, Weiper scored four goals and played a targeted target. In addition to RB Leipzig, this includes English top clubs such as Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur. “At the moment we are in a discussion with Nelson. And it is not beneficial that he can perform well today,” said sports director Christian Heidel.