Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a move away from Chelsea during the summer transfer window, with RB Leipzig keen on re-signing him.
Christopher Nkunku has struggled for regular game time at Chelsea, and he is not a key part of their plans for the 2025/26 season. According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Frenchman’s former club RB Leipzig are prepared to re-sign him this summer. However, they will only secure his services on loan.
Chelsea paid £52 million for the player when they signed him from RB Leipzig, and they will want to recoup some money for him. It will be interesting to see if they are prepared to sanction his departure on a loan deal.
The Frenchman needs more game time at this stage of his career, and he should look to join a club where he will be a starter. Returning to Germany could be ideal for him. The 27-year-old played his best football with the Bundesliga club, and returning to the Bundesliga could help him get back to his best.
The move to Chelsea has not worked out for him, and he has endured injury problems as well. Meanwhile, Chelsea have done well to improve the attacking unit this summer, and they will not be able to afford Nkunku a place in the starting lineup next season. It makes sense for them to move the player on before the window closes.
Can RB Leipzig get the deal done?
RB Leipzig are aware that Chelsea are determined to offload the player, even offering him in a swap deal involving RB Leipzig. They are looking to take advantage of the situation and sign him for a bargain. Signing the French attacker on loan would be a low-risk acquisition, and it would be a cheap outlay as well.
The Bundesliga outfit are looking to improve their squad adequately, and they will try to pull off a bargain move for their former player. Convincing the French attacker to join the club should not be too difficult for the Bundesliga giants. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks. Chelsea must look to sort out their French contingent before the new season begins.