Report: 26-year-old attacker is unhappy after his manager played him at wing-back, Chelsea want to sign him

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Reports suggest that Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry is unhappy with current manager Julian Nagelsmann.

According to The Athletic, the inability to guarantee the 26-year-old a starting role in attack has led to him considering a move away this summer, with Chelsea reportedly interested in a deal.

The Germany international has been with Bayern since 2018, with his attacking numbers steadily improving every season.

However, an embarrassment of riches in attack has seen him not be able to nail down regular starting minutes in attack. With the addition of Sadio Mane, the competition in the frontline has only got fiercer.

Even before the Senegalese star joined, Gnabry was often being utilised as a wing-back in the second half of the season.

Gnabry unhappy at Nagelsmann

The Athletic suggests this has been the catalyst to the German’s unrest, with him now considering his future away from the Bundesliga champions.

The potential to sign the player the calibre of the 26-year-old has not gone unnoticed at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel reportedly personally keen on a deal.

It is also believed that the Blues have not been deterred by the player’s prior comments that he would not consider the move, following his stint at London rivals Arsenal earlier in his career.

The potential signing of Gnabry would complete a new-look, fluid attack at Stamford Bridge, complementing Kai Havertz and the new signing Raheem Sterling.

Even at wing-back last season, the Germany international showcased his direct attacking style, which is what Tuchel has been looking for if he is to sign another attacker.

This was clear in the club’s pursuit of Raphinha from Leeds United. Despite agreeing a fee with the Premier League side for a deal, the winger’s insistence to play for Barcelona allowed the Catalan club the time to raise the funds to complete the deal.

While he would have undoubtedly been a great addition to the Blues, a potential deal for Gnabry could possibly be an even better coup for Todd Boehly to complete.