Christopher Nkunku offers hope to Chelsea and Manchester United by admitting attention from top clubs is ‘flattering’ and he’ll ‘have to reflect well and make a decision’ on his next move with World Cup spot in mind
Christopher Nkunku has placed Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain on high alert after revealing he is ‘flattered’ by transfer interest in him.
Several top European sides have been linked with the RB Leipzig star after an extraordinary season which saw him score 35 goals in all competitions for the German side.
And Nkunku, who is under contract until 2024, told Telefoot that he will have to weigh up his options if a big club comes in for him.
Christopher Nkunku has offered hope to several top clubs by admitting attention is ‘flattering’ – the RB Leipzig star has been linked to Chelsea and Man United after a superb 35-goal season
The 24-year-old forward is also keen to secure a spot in France’s squad for the Qatar World Cup
He said: ‘It’s no secret. There are clubs interested in me.
‘Yes it’s flattering, but it’s also flattering to have a club like Leipzig do everything to keep me as well.
‘I’ll have to reflect well and make a decision. The World Cup is on the way and that’s another factor to take into account.’
When asked how he would respond if his former club PSG made an approach to sign him, he added: ‘Like I’ve said, I’ll simply have to reflect on it.’
The star left PSG (above) for RB Leipzig in 2019 but it is said he could make a return to the club
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Nkunku, 24, has made three senior appearances for France – creating his first assist for Karim Benzema against Denmark on Friday – and clearly has…