
Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku at centre of six-way transfer race with Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim a huge admirer
Four of the interested clubs are direct Premier League rivals
UPTOWN NKUNK Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku at centre of six-way transfer race with Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim a huge admirer
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CHELSEA star Christopher Nkunku is at the centre of a six-way transfer race this summer.
The talented Frenchman is pushing for an exit from Chelsea, two years after a £52million switch from RB Leipzig.
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Six clubs are battling to sign Christopher Nkunku this summer
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And SunSport can reveal that London rivals Arsenal are among those lining up a move for Nkunku.
The Gunners are desperate to boost their firepower and Mikel Arteta sees the 27-year-old as a good option to add to his squad.
But five other clubs are heavily in the race to secure Nkunku's services.
Manchester United, who made a move for the player during the January transfer window, are planning to go back this summer.
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Ruben Amorim is a huge admirer of the player, and believes his Premier League experience makes him a superb option for his Old Trafford rebuild.
Liverpool also like Nkunku due to his versatility and previous goal record at Leipzig, where he netted 58 goals in his final two seasons.
And West Ham, who will undergo a major rebuild, are plotting an ambitious raid of their own after ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter identified Nkunku as a star target.
But there's also strong interest from overseas, with Champions League finalists' Paris St Germain among those to be monitoring developments.
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They are believed to big admirers of Nkunku and think he could be a perfect addition to the stunning playing style Luis Enrique has created.
Atletico Madrid are also interested in the player, with uncertainty over the future of Liverpool-linked ex-Man City forward Julian Alvarez.
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If Alvarez does go, then Nkunku is seen as the first option for a replacement.
The Frenchman has endured a frustrating season for Chelsea and is fully expected to push for a move away.
Just seven of his 22 starts this term have come in the league, with Nkunku instead a regular in the Conference League and domestic cups.
He's thought to prefer the idea of a move to a club in the Champions League, which would make Arsenal, Liverpool, Paris St Germain and Atletico Madrid the leading contenders.
Chelsea would prefer to see the player move abroad as, despite his limited playing time, boss Enzo Maresca knows Nkunku has a lot of ability and knows selling him to a rival club could be risky.
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