According to reports, Liverpool has joined the running to recruit Christopher Nkunku, a Chelsea failure. However, the Reds are up against a European powerhouse and Premier League rivals Newcastle. The 27-year-old Nkunku has not performed well since joining Chelsea for £52 million from RB Leipzig in 2023.
The 14-time France international returned after suffering multiple knee problems. Tragic events occurred during preseason when he injured the same spot once more, necessitating surgery. Nkunku’s hamstring injury has kept him out of action since February.
In 56 appearances with the Blues, he has only managed to score 17 goals. Therefore, according to Foot Mercato, Nkunku will depart Chelsea at the end of the current campaign. The adaptable forward, though, might decide to stay in the Premier League. Liverpool is thought to be a surprise contender after winning the Premier League in Arne Slot’s first season.
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Given that Liverpool is interested in Nkunku and Chelsea is interested in Nunez, the most obvious trade is likely to occur between the two teams. We don’t often see players go from Stamford Bridge to Anfield, and vice versa, but if it does, it might cause the internet to go down.
Slot is interested in signing Nkunku because of his versatility, which allows him to play in midfield and anywhere along the front line. Furthermore, it would prove to be a very wise acquisition if he could score even close to the 58 goals he scored in his final two seasons at Leipzig.
Liverpool is reportedly not the only English team interested, though. Newcastle has also been made aware of Nkunku’s predicament and is trying to raise money for a bid. A trip back to Germany with Bayern Munich, however, might still influence the star.
Nkunku may have the ideal opportunity to revitalize his career at Bayern, considering his impressive performances at RB Leipzig over the past two seasons. He scored 58 goals while he was a Leipzig player.
