Christopher Nkunku is one player who is being linked with a move away from Chelsea in these final days of the transfer window.
It comes as no surprise, with Christopher Nkunku failing to break into Enzo Maresca‘s starting XI this season.
In total, the forward has made just three starts in the Premier League, with Maresca preferring Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson over him.
Manchester United have contacted Chelsea about signing Nkunku before the transfer market closes.
Chelsea expects Christopher Nkunku to stay
Nkunku looks desperate to leave Chelsea, which is understandable after his lack of game time under Maresca.
It has been alleged that personal terms have already been agreed between Nkunku and Bayern Munich.
However, according to The Athletic, while Bayern and United are both keen on the 27-year-old, Chelsea expect him to remain with them.
Nkunku is not the only Chelsea attacker being linked with an exit. There is also speculation about Joao Felix potentially joining Aston Villa. Like Nkunku, the Portuguese has struggled for minutes this term as well.
Was Christopher Nkunku willing to join Manchester United?
As of now, a move to either United or Bayern looks to be off for Nkunku. That will disappoint the Frenchman, who is searching for more game time.
It was thought that Nkunku was open to a switch to United, but he may now have to wait until the summer to join them or another club.
From a Chelsea perspective, it makes sense to keep hold of the France international, especially if Felix is sold.
The Blues are not any closer to signing another striker, so selling Nkunku, who can play as one, would be a risky move. With Nicolas Jackson struggling for form at the minute, perhaps Nkunku could even get some opportunities there in Chelsea’s upcoming fixtures.
Maresca’s men take on West Ham United in the Premier League next before facing Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup.
