have turned down the chance to sign defender this summer, according to reports in Germany.
The Bundesliga champions are in the market for a new central defender this summer .
The South Korea international, who is also on Manchester United’s shortlist, has a €50 million (£43.2m) release clause in his contract with Napoli which becomes active in July.
Bayern have been exploring alternative options and according to , Fofana was offered to the German club for the summer window.
However, despite Thomas Tuchel being a huge admirer of the France international, Bayern consider a deal for the Chelsea defender too expensive.
Fofana joined Chelsea in a £75 million deal from Leicester City last August but the 22-year-old only made 20 appearances last season due to a knee injury.
Chelsea are actively looking to trim down Mauricio Pochettino’s squad ahead of the new season and have already this month.
The Senegal international, who was signed for £34m from Napoli last year, has been sold to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for £20m.
Trevoh Chalobah’s future at Stamford Bridge is also uncertain as Inter are considering a move for the 23-year-old.
Elsewhere, , while for his medical checks ahead of a move to San Siro.
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