Man Utd, PSG Receive Transfer Boost as Chelsea Open to Selling £52M-Rated Ace

According to L’Équipe, Manchester United have shown interest in Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who is reportedly unhappy with his limited starting opportunities at the club.

Moreover, the French media outlet Paris Saint-Germain could also position itself for the attacking player. Speaking with Téléfoot last month, the Chelsea forward was asked if his former club had shown any interest in bringing him back to the Parc des Princes.

“A Nkunku-Barcola duo at PSG?,” Nkunku laughed. “I don’t know what to say about that. But PSG is still a big club. Any approach this summer? No, no, no. I’ve always said there was no approach.”

Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg also reported this past week that Nkunku isn’t planning on a transfer this winter. However, if his role doesn’t improve by summer, a move away from Chelsea could be on the table.

What’s the latest on Christopher Nkunku exiting Chelsea?

Telegraph Football reports that Chelsea are open to selling Nkunku in January, but only if they can recoup the £52 million they spent on him.

Nkunku made his debut for PSG’s first team in 2015 before leaving for RB Leipzig in 2019. During his tenure with the Bundesliga side, he made 172 appearances, scored 70 goals, and provided 56 assists.

However, his time at Chelsea hasn’t gone as planned. Most of Nkunku’s playing time has come in the UEFA Europa Conference League and the EFL Cup, as he has only played 152 minutes across nine Premier League appearances.