New Delhi: While Chelsea continue to consider a formal bid for Alejandro Garnacho, Manchester United has requested to be updated on Christopher Nkunku’s future, a source told ESPN. Given Chelsea and Napoli’s interest, Garnacho’s future at Old Trafford is in question. Due to their financial situation, United is open to proposals even though they have made it plain that they are not attempting to oust Garnacho.
According to a source who spoke to ESPN, if the 20-year-old must leave United, he would like to go with Chelsea. Bayern Munich has expressed interest in Nkunku, who is willing to leave Stamford Bridge this month. If the Frenchman leaves, Chelsea will probably require a successor, and a striker from Bayern, Mathys Tel, has also been linked to the position. Nkunku was considered by United while he was at RB Leipzig. Despite moving to Chelsea in 2023, he has had injury issues.
How are the two sides shaping their squad?
🚨 – Man Utd have “SERIOUSLY entered the race for Christopher Nkunku” and are considering swapping him with Garnacho.
Another injury prone player from Chelsea? Have we not learned our lessen yet? pic.twitter.com/uP8aH56cAg
— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) January 25, 2025
This season, he has been frequently deployed as Nicolas Jackson’s backup and has 16 goals in 42 games for the Premier League team. Nkunku has only started three league games this season, and the majority of his playing time has been in the UEFA Conference League. United have created lists of targets for several positions, but there aren’t many realistic possibilities due to their tight budget. According to insiders, acquiring a left wing-back is a top priority, and negotiations are still going on over a deal for Patrick Dorgu of Lecce.
Meanwhile, Antony is expected to sign a loan deal with Real Betis till the end of the current campaign. According to other sources, the Spanish team has stated that they will pay the majority of the Brazilian’s salary, which should provide United more financial freedom in the closing days of the January window. However, if United consider buying Nkunku, it will be interesting to see how things shape for Joshua Zirkzee who may have found his form in the past couple of games but doubts of him staying at Old Traffold are still looming
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, according to sources. Since joining The Blues, Nkunku has struggled to make a significant impact due to injuries and inconsistent form so can this possible move help him revive his career? Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
