In a surprising turn of events, Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah is reportedly seeking an exit from the club during the January transfer window. Furthermore, Bayern Munich are emerging as a potential destination.
According to reports, the 24-year-old, who can operate both as a central defender and a midfielder, has expressed a keen interest in joining the reigning Bundesliga champions.
Chalobah, who previously worked under Bayern head coach Thomas Tuchel seems poised for a move away from Chelsea.
The London club appears open to negotiations, with a speculated transfer fee of around £25 million potentially sealing the deal.
This move would reunite Chalobah with Tuchel, presenting him with an opportunity to shine in the highly competitive German league.
A hurdle between Chalobah and Bayern Munich
However, this faces a significant obstacle in the form of Bayern’s negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur for the versatile Eric Dier.
Dier, aged 29, offers a wealth of experience compared to Chalobah, making him an attractive proposition for immediate impact. The Englishman’s ability to play as a defender or midfielder adds depth to Bayern’s squad.
The potential roadblock intensifies as Dier and Chalobah share similar positional flexibility. Moreover, Dier’s familiarity with Bayern striker Harry Kane, forged during at Tottenham, adds an extra layer of appeal.
Sky Germany journalist has reported a verbal agreement between Dier and Bayern, with Tottenham reportedly prepared to offload the player.
This development raises questions about Bayern’s willingness to secure both Dier and Chalobah in the same transfer window.
While Chalobah’s aspirations for a move to Bayern Munich are evident, the club’s ongoing negotiations with Dier may jeopardize his chances of joining the Bundesliga outfit during this transfer window.
As the transfer saga unfolds, the footballing world awaits the resolution of these intricate negotiations and whether Chalobah will find himself in a new chapter at Bayern Munich or continue his journey with Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino.
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