Chelsea has reportedly made an inquiry to sign Mathys Tel, the talented 19-year-old winger from Bayern Munich, as the Blues seek to bolster their squad. This move comes amidst Bayern's longstanding interest in Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who joined the club from RB Leipzig for £50 million in 2023. While Chelsea is keen on acquiring Tel, they have not offered Nkunku in a potential swap deal, despite Bayern's interest.

Tel, who is under contract with Bayern until 2029, has had limited playing time this season, starting only two Bundesliga matches under new manager Vincent Kompany. Chelsea's approach to Tel indicates their determination to strengthen their attacking options, but it remains uncertain how successful this pursuit will be given Tel's current standing with Bayern.

In addition to their interest in Tel, Chelsea is also keeping an eye on Crystal Palace center-back Marc Guehi. Manager Enzo Maresca has expressed admiration for Guehi's skills and may opt to wait until the summer when the defender will have just one year left on his contract. Meanwhile, the club is open to allowing players like Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Cesare Casadei to leave this month, further indicating a potential overhaul of the squad.