Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly entered the race for the Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku.
The 27-year-old needs to leave Chelsea in order to play regularly, and the move to Tottenham could be ideal for him. According to Fichajes, Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for the player, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal done. The Blues could be open to sending the player out on loan with an option to buy.
Tottenham could use Christopher Nkunku
With Tottenham needing reinforcements in the wide areas, the versatile Frenchman could prove to be the ideal acquisition. He is capable of operating on either flank as well as centrally. He will look to add goals and creativity to the side. Nkunku has been labelled as a “top player” in the past.
The move to Tottenham could be ideal for the player as well. He needs regular game time, and the North London outfit will be able to provide him with that platform. They will be able to offer him Champions League football as well. They have an ambitious project and a talented squad. They have brought in a quality manager like Thomas Frank.
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Christopher Nkunku celebrates a goal for Chelsea
Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team’s first goal. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Nkunku has not been able to showcase his true qualities in the Premier League since joining Chelsea. He has struggled with injury problems, and he will look to get back to his best now. The move to Tottenham could unlock his true potential. He is still very much at the peak of his powers, and he will look to make his mark on English football.
Tottenham have lost Son Heung-min, and players like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are currently sidelined with injuries. They need more attacking depth in the squad, and the experienced Frenchman would be the ideal acquisition.
The player has been linked with a move back to Germany as well, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.