Tottenham Hotspur have also enquired ahead of a potential shock move to keep him in London. Bayern made an initial approach for Nkunku in January and the Frenchman was understood to be keen on a move.

Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Tottenham Hotspur’s Dane Scarlett have been forced to withdraw due to medical issues. Carsley’s final squad for next month’s ...