The Athletic: Man Utd could sign 27y/o France int’l forward on loan before next Tuesday

Manchester United could consider a proposal to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku on loan before the January transfer window closes by 11pm next Monday, according to The Athletic.

The Blues have made the 27-year-old France international forward available for a permanent exit, but Nkunku arriving at the Old Trafford club on loan appears the only realistic prospect, if Man United do decide to pursue a deal.

The Red Devils want to bolster their attacking ranks as Alejandro Garnacho could leave, while Marcus Rashford has fallen out of favour with head coach Ruben Amorim and could have played his last game for the club even if he does not seal an exit before the deadline.

Man United have had Nkunku on their radar since he was at RB Leipzig, where he bagged 70 goals and 54 assists in 172 appearances, and they have kept tabs on him even at Chelsea.

A move away from the London club, where he has scored 16 goals and added four assists in 42 games, appeals to the Frenchman given his lack of regular game time, and he could be perfect for the style of play of Amorim at the Old Trafford club.

The former Paris Saint-Germain star brings the needed experience, quality and versatility to the table, and Man United could do with such a player within their team.

Nkunku is a talented forward, but he has not been able to prove his worth at Chelsea and the opportunity to do so with the Red Devils could appeal to him.

Man United need hungry players ready to give their all on the pitch in every game, and the Chelsea man fits the bill as he will be desperate to show what he is capable of doing when given an extended run of games.

A loan deal makes sense for both parties as they can decide to go their separate ways at the end of the season if the move does not yield the desired results, but gambling on him could prove to be a smart decision.

Article written by Alani .