Christopher Nkunku could have a rethink about his future at Chelsea and potentially make a U-turn amid exit links.
According toGive Me Sport, Christopher Nkunku could potentially make a U-turn on his future at Chelsea after being handed a lifeline. The French attacker was the subject of links to Bayern Munich and Manchester United in January. However, the current situation at Stamford Bridge could force him into a rethink ahead of the summer.
Christopher Nkunku was the subject of exit links from Stamford Bridge throughout the January window. Chelsea were seemingly open to the idea as the attacker was frustrated due to his secondary role in Enzo Maresca’s plans, as there were credible rumopurs over a move to Bayern Munich and Manchester United.
Nkunku, being one of the top goalscorers at the club in all competitions, has barely started many games in the Premier League. A chunk of his starts have come in the Conference League and other cup competitions, which had left the Frenchman frustrated ahead of the January window whenhe also did not want to go out on loan.
Chelsea were reportedly seeking in excess of £59 million to sell Nkunku in January, withBayern Munich uninterested in paying as much. The Bavarians have been mulling over a fresh approach in the summer, although there are new developments in the £59 million-rated Chelsea star’s case.
Manchester United were also among the suitors for the Frenchman, and after talks with Bayern Munich broke down, Nkunku was open to a switch to Old Trafford.Chelsea are still open to selling the £59 million-rated attacker in the summer, but the player may have a rethink over his future and could make a U-turn on his desire to quit Stamford Bridge.
Christopher Nkunku could stay at Chelsea
The recent developments pertain to the injuries suffered by Nicolas Jackson, which will keep the striker out until April, while Marc Guiu is also out with a problem. Those absences open a new door for Nkunku to stake a claim at a starting spot in Maresca’s team and become a key star for the club in their quest to make it into the top four.
Should he impress and make his presence known, coupled with Maresca recognising his importance for the side, Nkunku could potentially stay put beyond the summer window. However, things could be clearer when Jackson returns and how the Blues plan the summer window, meaning that if a new striker arrives in the next window, it might still spell the end for Nkunku’s time at Stamford Bridge.