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- Niklas Sule has endured a disappointing spell with Bayern Munich since joining them in 2017
- The left-back was limited to just six Bundesliga starts at the Allianz Arena last season
- Chelsea are believed to be monitoring the German international's situation at Bayern
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Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann has refused to rule out Niklas Sule's possible departure this summer amid interest from Chelsea.
Sule has failed to live up to his billing at Bayern since his stunning move from Hoffenheim back in 2017, plunging his future at the Allianz Arena into doubt.
The 25-year-old was limited to just six starts in the Bundesliga last season having dropped down the pecking order.
Sule has already entered the final 12 months of his current deal at Bayern and there has been little indication of getting an extension with weeks left to the start of the new season.
Metro UK reports Chelsea are rumoured to be keeping tabs on his situation, with Thomas Tuchel keen to recruit him for the Blues.
And with Bayern believed to be open to listen to offers for the left-back, the club's new manager Nagelsmann has suggested the defender could still have a future with the Bavarians.
"If he has the insight to work on his deficits and now is getting a coach who has known him since the U16 team, I’m confident that he will get his engine revving again," Nagelsmann was quoted saying.
However, the tactician refused to rule out a possible departure for Sule when pressed further the German international's future.
"I think it’s important to be completely transparent with the players,’ he said when asked about Sule’s precarious contract situation. The players also need to understand the club’s perspective concerning the contractual situation. Niki’s contract expires next year and his last season was not especially happy," he added.
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FootballSule had initially played a central role for Bayern, making a total of 133 appearances across competitions during his four-year stay with the Bundesliga giants.
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Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported Federico Chiesa is the latest summer target for Premier League side Chelsea.
The London club are reportedly ready to splash £85million for the Italian to switch to Stamford Bridge from Juventus.
However, it is believed Juventus are not ready to be involved in negotiations for their player despite the mouth-watering offer from Chelsea.
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