“I love watching him, he’s full of confidence” – Arsenal legend tells Todd Bohely why he should land 35-goals a season Bundesliga attacker
According to latest reports, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has lavished praise on RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku, who is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
However, He could be available for £64million this summer, with German news outlet Bild reporting Leipzig’s asking price for the 24-year-old. A recent report from the Telegraph claimed that Boehly will hand the club £200m to spend to try and improve their squad over the coming months.
£64m would be a sizeable chunk of that, but if he is genuinely seen as someone who can take Chelsea to the next level, then the club could be all over it. Nkunku’s off-the-ball movement, combination play and dribbling ability make him a nightmare for opposition defenders to deal with.
Nkunku was played as a striker virtually throughout the 2021/22 season, which in truth, isn’t the Frenchman’s natural position. He still did extremely well, though, and his goal return – 20 in 34 Bundesliga appearances – emphasises that.
The Leipzig star is perhaps best as an inside forward, which makes him perfect for one of the wide positions in Tuchel’s 3-4-3 formation at Chelsea. He is not short of admirers, either.
Meanwhile, Arsenal Legend Henry has been impressed with what he’s seen from the French star this season as well. He told CBS Sports (via Team Talk):
“I do love watching him. Goals and assists. He is just having fun this season, but he is adding goals this year. He’s in the national team now. His confidence… the world wants him.”
As per Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenburg, Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is interested in signing Nkunku. As per Mail, he was dismayed when he was informed that the club had no scouting reports on the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, Plettenberg also claims that Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is tracking the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, Nkunku, 24, has been in red-hot form for the Bundesliga side this season. He has scored a remarkable 35 goals and contributed 20 assists in 51 appearances in all competitions.
Update #Nkunku: Not only Gvardiol, Tuchel is also highly interested in Nkunku! But: The player has got an offer from Leipzig to extend. They don’t want to sell him in summer. Right now no release clause. #MUFC is also interested, especially Rangnick. @SkySports @Sky_Marc #CFC ??
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 10, 2022