Chelsea are gearing up for bids for Christopher Nkunku from a number of golf equipment in January, based on studies.
Soccer Insider declare sources at Stamford Bridge have informed them the membership predict curiosity from groups within the Premier League and overseas when the switch window opens within the New Yr.
It’s thought 27-year-old Nkunku has been “annoyed” together with his lack of constant recreation time at Chelsea, the place a run within the facet has been restricted to appearances within the Uefa Convention League this season.
Nkunku has featured in 16 of Chelsea’s 17 league video games this time period however has solely began twice.
🚨 Christopher Nkunku is just not joyful together with his present function at Chelsea and would go away the membership in January.
PSG, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are all .
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Media in Spain are reporting that Nkunku’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has supplied the companies of the Frenchman to La Liga giants Barcelona.
It’s believed Barcelona sporting director Deco hopes to signal a brand new striker to compete with Robert Lewandowski, however no motion is predicted to be made till January.
Barcelona are reportedly monitoring plenty of potential forwards, with Nkunku’s title on a listing additionally thought to incorporate Marcus Rashford, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Napoli.
Chelsea are at present having fun with one thing of a resurgence below Enzo Maresca. The Blues are second within the Premier League desk, unbeaten of their final 12 video games in all competitions.
Maresca’s facet host Fulham on Boxing Day.