Chelsea’s £52M-Rated Misfit on Arsenal Transfer Shortlist Amid Tottenham, PSG Links | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain thought about bringing Christopher Nkunku back during the winter transfer window. Nonetheless, they chose not to move forward with a formal bid. The French forward stayed at Chelsea, but signs now point to a potential summer exit.

Nkunku made the switch to Chelsea from RB Leipzig in 2023 for £52 million, but injuries and stiff competition have made it tough for him to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup. His long-term future at Stamford Bridge is still uncertain.

Journalist Ben Jacobs previously noted that PSG explored a deal but ultimately backed off. Bayern Munich also opted against a January move, though Sport Bild’s Christian Falk has suggested they could revisit the idea later this year.

What’s the latest on Christopher Nkunku?

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On Sunday, Football Insider reported, citing sources, that Nkunku looks all but sure to depart Chelsea this summer and is likely to be on Arsenal’s transfer shortlist.

The report suggests Nkunku is “fully expected” to push for a move away from Chelsea this summer. Furthermore, the Gunners are among the clubs that consider him an option to strengthen their attack.

Arsenal are in the market for forward reinforcements. Despite the links to Arsenal, Nkunku isn’t currently at the top of their shortlist. Football Insider adds that Mikel Arteta could still turn to the 27-year-old.

TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, recently reported the latest on Nkunku’s future. Bailey noted that the player’s representatives are actively exploring a possible move. Bailey expressed that the Frenchman’s camp offers the player to other Premier League sides.

“As it stands I am told that a move to Europe is the most likely option – but his people are touching base with clubs in England,” Bailey said.

“Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Tottenham have all been spoken to in the past few months. Chelsea want to recoup as much of their plus £50m outlay, but that looks difficult at this juncture.”