Chelsea ‘could be the first club to bid for £50m-rated Christopher Nkunku this summer after months of interest’… but Man United ‘are not far away’, as the RB Leipzig star considers a move
Christopher Nkunku is one of the most sought after players in EuropeHe registered 20 goals and 15 assists in the Bundesliga across this seasonThe German club are said to hold no intentions of selling Nkunku this summer
Chelsea could be set to become the first club to bid for the highly rated Frenchman Christopher Nkunku.
Nkunku, 24, is thought to be one of the most sought-after players on the planet this summer as Europe’s giants will look to test the resolve of RB Leipzig.
According to French publication L’Equipe, Chelsea could be the first club to bid for the forward, with the west London outfit having been reported long-term admirers of the player.
Christopher Nkunku is likely to be one of the most sought-after players in Europe this summer
Todd Boehly (pictured) will reportedly provide Thomas Tuchel with significant funds to rebuild
Chelsea’s new owner, Todd Boehly, will reportedly provide Thomas Tuchel with a significant amount of money to rebuild his squad this summer. The club are believed to want to reinforce their forward options following Romelu Lukaku’s much-publicised troubles this season.
Nkunku would represent a coup for the club, with the player having registered 20 goals and 15 assists in the league for RB Leipzig this season. His involvement in the creative aspect of the game chimes with how Tuchel expects his forwards to play.
Chelsea, however, are unlikely to have a free run at the player.
Manchester United, L’Equipe also suggest, are interested in the player. Interestingly, Newcastle, spurred on by their Saudi Public Investment Fund backers, are…