Sorry United as 30-goal sensation ‘more interested’ in Chelsea move
According to latest reports, Chelsea now have the advantage in the chase to sign Man United target Christopher Nkunku in the upcoming transfer window
However, The 24-year-old has been in impressive form during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring an impressive 30 goals in all competitions for his current club, making him one of the most deadly in Europe
Nkunku managed seven goals and two assists in six appearances in the group stages of this season’s Champions League, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future.
Chelsea are believed to be interested in the Frenchman, who is capable of operating in a number of different positions in the final third of the field, as Thomas Tuchel looks to add some more quality to his squad.
Man United are also a club that are very much interested in a possible deal for the attacker, as incoming boss Erik Ten Hag wants to add some more quality to a side that is lacking all over the pitch.
But Chelsea could have a key advantage over Man United in the race to sign Nkunku, According to SportBild,
The report claims that If the Manchester-based club do not qualify for UEFA Champions League football next season, then Nkunku would not be open to moving to Old Trafford, and would be more interested in a move to Chelsea
He wants to make that step up in his career and play for a side that is competing at the very highest level.
A fee no less than €75 million will be the price that the Premier League giants will have to pay if they are really keen on Nkunku