Chelsea Willing to Sell Newcastle United, PSG Target for £59M Amid Juventus Contact | OneFootball

Newcastle United, Manchester United, and PSG are reportedly monitoring Christopher Nkunku’s situation at Chelsea, where the French forward has struggled to make his mark. PSG looked into a possible return for Nkunku as early as January, and Liverpool are now weighing a summer move.

While PSG ultimately chose not to make a formal offer, Liverpool continue to track the situation as Nkunku’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain.

Nkunku joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in 2023 for £52 million, but injuries and competition for minutes have limited his impact. His long-term role at the club is still unclear.

Journalist Ben Jacobs reported that PSG explored a deal before backing off. Bayern Munich also opted against a January move, though Sport Bild’s Christian Falk has suggested they could revisit their interest later this year.

Despite all this reporting, there’s now a new suitor in the race for the Frenchman looking for a fresh start after his challenging tenure with the Blues.

Are Chelsea demanding too much for Newcastle United, PSG target?

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TEAMtalk reported on Friday, citing sources, that Juventus have contacted Chelsea over signing Nkunku. The report claims that early contacts have taken place, and more discussions are expected soon.

Both Chelsea and Juventus will be in Philadelphia next month for the FIFA Club World Cup.

The report says initial contact has already been made, with more talks expected soon. Chelsea and Juventus will be in Philadelphia next month for the FIFA Club World Cup, which could provide a chance to continue discussions.

According to the outlet, Chelsea are open to selling Christopher Nkunku but have set a £59 million asking price. That figure is currently too high for Juventus, who hope to negotiate a lower fee if talks progress.

Much of their pursuit could hinge on whether they qualify for the Champions League, which would boost their finances and make the project more appealing to Nkunku.

TEAMtalk also reports that Juventus aren’t the only club showing interest. Bayern Munich and Newcastle United have also explored the possibility of a summer move for the 27-year-old.