According to a French media L'Equipe, manchester united I have made a query to sign Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku during the month of January transfer window.
The Red Devils have had a disappointing start first division season and have accumulated only 15 points in their first 11 games. Despite this, they are 4 points behind champions league positions and could easily change their fortunes under new coach Rubén Amorim.
In a late update on Sunday, L'Equipe have stated that Nkunku is not at all satisfied with the management that manager Enzo Maresca has given him at Chelsea. The Frenchman is disappointed to play in the Europa Conference League and at the same time be a substitute in Premier League matches. He has barely started with the Blues.
Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke have been guaranteed starters for Maresca. The Italian coach has chosen to hire Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho and Mykhailo Mudryk on the left wing despite having the services of Nkunku.
L'Equipe They claim that United has approached after learning of the situation. Nkunku is not pushing for a possible winter transfer, but the French outlet says the Blues could open the door to his transfer due to fierce competition for places.
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Nkunku was one of the most sought-after attackers in European football when he flourished at Leipzig. Chelsea made a big statement by signing him ahead of several clubs. They got him an advanced agreement at the end of 2022.
The French international failed to live up to expectations in his debut campaign due to numerous injuries. He was expected to become a pillar of the attack this season, but things have been different under current coach Maresca.
Maresca has preferred the physique and aerial presence of Nicolas Jackson to the cunning of Nkunku. Jackson and Nkunku have been among the goals this campaign, but the former has been the Blues' top-flight player.
Nkunku has the quality to play behind the main striker, but Cole Palmer has cemented that spot. He has also failed to get a glimpse into wide attacking roles with Madueke and Neto's blistering form at the start of the campaign.
This could prompt him to seek a new challenge and United could emerge as the answer. The Red Devils are ready for a new era under new boss Amorim, who has built his reputation playing with a three-at-the-back formation.
The Portuguese likes to play with two attacking midfielders and a center forward. Nkunku could be a quality presence in the number 10 position. He is brilliant when it comes to creating opportunities and contributing goals in critical situations.
He hasn't been able to do that consistently for Chelsea due to limited minutes. He £52m signing He could thrive for the Red Devils if Amorim guaranteed him a starting place in the Premier League.
