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Paris Saint-Germain weighed the idea of bringing back Christopher Nkunku during the winter transfer window but chose not to make a formal approach. The French forward stayed put at Chelsea, though speculation around a possible summer departure hasn’t disappeared.

Nkunku, who arrived at Chelsea from RB Leipzig in 2023 for £52 million, has struggled to stay healthy and break into the regular starting lineup. Injuries and heavy competition for minutes have cast some doubt over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, PSG explored the option but ultimately backed off. Bayern Munich also opted against a January move, but Sport Bild’s Christian Falk reports the German club could revisit its interest later this year.

What’s the latest on Christopher Nkunku?

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TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, recently shared the latest on Nkunku’s future, noting that the player’s representatives are actively exploring a possible move.

As rumors link Nkunku to both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur—two of Chelsea’s fiercest rivals—Bailey weighed in on whether he could realistically make a summer move to either club.

“The player’s representatives are doing their due diligence on options – as Roy Keane would say they are ‘doing their job’ making sure all options are on the table,” Bailey said. “Nkunku has known since last summer that he could leave Chelsea and he almost departed in January, but this summer he will almost certainly depart Stamford Bridge.

“As it stands I am told that a move to Europe is the most likely option – but his people are touching base with clubs in England. Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Tottenham have all been spoken to in the past few months. Chelsea want to recoup as much of their plus £50m outlay, but that looks difficult at this juncture.

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“I am told the player is very happy in London, and so would a move to a Arsenal or Tottenham appeal? I believe it would but as it stands those options are not advanced – but Arsenal and Spurs both have an historic interest in the player. Both want a wide forward, so you could see the fit.

“There is interest back in Germany – Bayern Munich like him, a new deal for Leroy Sane doesn’t rule out them making a move but it is not pressing. Former club RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen also admire him. Atletico Madrid have also shown some interest, as have the Saudi Pro League – who are willing to offer him a pay rise to move.”