Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a move away from the West London club in recent months.
There have been rumours that Christopher Nkunku could look to move on in January, and Manchester United are keen on him. However, a report by Give Me Sport are now reporting that the player is set to stay at Chelsea until next summer.
The development will come as a major blow for Manchester United, who were hoping to sign the Chelsea attacker. The French international has not been at his best since joining Chelsea in a £52 million deal last year, and he has struggled with injury problems. He is slowly getting back to his best, and Manchester United were hoping to secure his signature.
Nkunku would have been a quality addition
The French attacker could have transformed Manchester United in the attack. The Red Devils have looked toothless going forward, and they need attacking reinforcements. Nkunku has proven his quality in the Bundesliga before his move to English football, and he could have been a key player for Manchester United if he regained his form and confidence.
It will be interesting to see if he can get back to his best in the coming months now. If he manages to hit top form, Chelsea might want to hold onto him beyond this season. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
There is no doubt that the French attacker has the quality to play for the biggest clubs in the world. He was regarded as an elite talent during his time at RB Leipzig. He will be desperate to get back to that level. Injuries have clearly hampered his development, and it remains to be seen whether he can get his career back on track.
The French international attacker is versatile enough to operate as a central attacking midfielder, a winger as well as a centre forward. His ability to score goals consistently and create opportunities for his teammates could have made him a unique asset for Manchester United. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to return for him at the end of the season.