Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich for Christopher Nkunku with Newcastle United re-entering the race, according to reports.

The west London club are keen to offload the 27-year-old Frenchman permanently before the summer window closes on September 1.

It’s thought that the Blues require player sales before they can make more new signings, with Chelsea keen to wrap up deals for Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.

German champions Bayern held talks with Chelsea over a move for Nkunku this weekend but their loan request was turned down.

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According to Marc Mechenoua, Bayern will now come back with a permanent transfer offer as they attempt to win the race for Nkunku.

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