Chelsea have blocked Bayern Munich's initial approach for Christopher Nkunku as his transfer saga has taken a new twist.

Chelsea’s summer transfer plans have reached a critical stage as the club looks to bolster its attacking options, but progress remains contingent on the departure of key first-team players.

Inter Milan are interested in Christopher Nkunku, with a move to Bayern Munich now looking unlikely according to reports.Nkunku is one of of a number of players Chelsea are looking to sell before the

Bayern are back in pursuit of Nkunku after accepting defeat in their bid to sign Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, and the 27-year-old is thought to be keen on the move after two years at Chelsea which have yielded just 11 Premier League starts.

Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku has always been on Bayern’s long list of Florian Wirtz contingency plans for Bayern, and the German Rekordmeister’s pursuit of the French international has ramped up in recent weeks.

CHELSEA’S pursuit of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been stalled by the West London club’s steep valuation of Christopher Nkunku. The Blues have rejected a loan bid from Bayern

Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for forward Christopher Nkunku and will only sanction a permanent transfer. (Times - subscription required) Aston Villa have added Blues striker Nicolas Jackson to their shortlist of attacking options but could face competition from Bayern.

Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on the situation of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as they look to strengthen their attack.