Chelsea have revealed the transfer fee for Christopher Nkunku amid summer swap deal rumours involving Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho. The Red Devils are planning to hit two birds with one stone by securing this deal during the summer window.
Garnacho’s desire to play in the Premier League, as both he and United intend to part ways, has progressed openly. We All Follow United covered that the 20-year-old’s demands and off-field behaviour have forced the club to ask £40m fee.
At the start of the summer, United demanded £70m for the Argentina international amid his deteriorating relationship with Ruben Amorim. Furthermore, United’s need to sell before they can buy more players to back Amorim demands new solutions from the club.
Chelsea have revealed the price tag for Christopher Nkunku amid a potential swap deal with Manchester United involving Alejandro Garnacho.
According to Manchester Evening News, Chelsea have put a £35m price tag on United target Nkunku amid Garnacho swap rumours. A swap deal is mutually beneficial for both parties as it helps them get rid of their surplus, while providing them with the players of the right profile in return.
Based on the information, on paper, the deal should involve Nkunku plus £5m for Garnacho, but deals are more complicated. There is a matter of salary and how important the signing of Nkunku is for the Red Devils this summer.
While the 27-year-old has the versatility to play as a left winger, second-striker and the lead striker, he is inconsistent. However, the France international’s struggles are due to injuries he sustained during the early stages of his tenure at Chelsea.
Nevertheless, Nkunku made 43 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last season, scoring 14 goals and providing five assists. The Frenchman’s tenacity and reliability in contribution could push United towards this shrewd deal, which solves their number nine problem.
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