Chelsea It could take a new approach to signing one Premier League Star if unstable forward Christopher Nkunku He leaves Stamford Bridge in the January window, a scenario seen as very possible before the deadline.
Christopher Nkunku could leave Chelsea in January
The French international is one of Enzo MarescaThe club's top scorer in all competitions, making a real impact with 12 goals and four assists, but Nkunku's lack of overall opportunities in the Premier League sparked rumors of his mid-season departure.
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The 27-year-old is under contract with Chelsea until 2029, making him an expensive January signing for any interested party, but perhaps a loan with a commitment/option to buy could prompt clubs to formally approach the west Londoners.
Top clubs are monitoring Nkunku's situation closely, according to Fabrizio Romano, and there appear to be real chances of him leaving the club this month if he asks to leave.
This was repeated by other reliable media sources, such as the reliable Stamford Bridge correspondent Simon Phillipswho wrote today that Nkunku is open to leaving Chelsea in January and is “extremely frustrated” with his lack of match action.
while £195,000 per week The striker has not officially requested a mid-season exit yet, and the prospect of his departure appears to be “already starting to take shape”.
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Chelsea's next matches in the English Premier League |
date |
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Bournemouth (home) |
January 14 |
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Wolverhampton Wanderers (home) |
January 20 |
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Man City (away) |
January 25 |
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West Ham (away) |
February 3 |
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Brighton (away) |
February 14 |
Chelsea have received a slew of inquiries about Nkunku's availability, and if the former RB Leipzig star ends up moving on to pastures new, BlueCo will “press” for a replacement this month.
This is again according to Phillips, who also says one of Nkunku's potential heirs is the Ipswich Town star Liam Delap.
Chelsea could take a new approach to Liam Delap if Nkunku leaves
The Englishman is currently Ipswich's talisman, having scored eight goals and assisted a further two in 20 appearances in all competitions. As a result, Kieran McKenna's team wants to turn around 42 million pounds sterling Even considering a deal, according to other reports.
Phillips suggests so Chelsea could take a new approach to Delap if Nkunku leaves in Januaryafter Previous connection with Ipswich The 21-year-old was signed in the run-up to January.
Delap is clearly the 'real one to watch' in terms of bringing in a new striker, and it was thought this would likely have to wait until the summer. Chelsea's pursuit of a new centre-back is a top priority in their transfer window.
However, Nkunku's potential exit could force Chelsea to bring forward their plans to sign a new number nine, with Delap firmly on the agenda as the former Manchester City star has established himself as one of England's best young strikers.
