Overview

• Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca confirmed Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson are training separately and will not be in the squad for the West Ham match.
• The Guardian reported Chelsea rejected an initial loan approach for Nkunku and prefer a permanent sale to free squad space for potential arrivals such as Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.
• Uli Hoeneß endorsed Bayern’s policy to pursue only loan deals until June 30, 2026, a constraint that complicates talks for players Chelsea want to sell.
• Nkunku has signalled a desire to join Bayern, according to Sky reports, with RB Leipzig also linked as negotiations remain unresolved.
• Fabrizio Romano reported Bayern contacted Chelsea in the past 48 hours about Jackson, with Newcastle and Aston Villa also interested, though the feasibility of a loan could determine whether any deal happens.