Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku’s transfer stance could set off a chain reaction that could benefit Arsenal in their pursuit of signing PSG ace Randal Kolo Muani in January.
The French international hasn’t lived up to his potential at Stamford Bridge. He managed to feature in just two games in the Premier League this season, which shows that he is no longer in Enzo Maresca’s plans.
The manager has preferred to use Nicolas Jackson upfront, arguing that Nkunku isn’t a direct replacement for the African ace. In fact, he has been used as a No. 10 or a wide attacker.
Nkunku is a good forward but the difference between him and Jackson is that Jackson can the entire attack by himself.
Nkunku needs to be catered to.
— ً (@AtomicCFC) December 19, 2024
Due to a decrease in his demand at the West London-based club, the 27-year-old is looking for options to leave in the January transfer window.
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Clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli, and Galatasaray are keen admirers. However, the former has the best chance to land him since they have revealed their interest to the Blues.
Chelsea would be open to letting the former RB Leipzig star leave on loan but only if a compulsory buy option is included in the deal.
NKUNKU HAND KOLO MUANI BOOST TO ARSENAL
According to TBR Football, English giants Arsenal and Manchester United will benefit from Nkunku’s transfer to Paris since PSG might listen to offers for attacker Randal Kolo Muani.
The Gunners have kept the 26yo on their transfer wish list since the player has a realistic chance to leave Parc des Princes next year. Kolo Muani has struggled to gain regular minutes under Luis Enrique and has started just two games in the French league this season. Goncalo Ramos and Ousmane Dembélé are preferred ahead of him at this moment.
🚨⚠️ Randal Kolo-Muani can leave PSG in January, same situation as Milan Škriniar.
Both have been left out of PSG squad and it was Luis Enrique’s decision, as @FabriceHawkins reports.
Kolo-Muani and Skriniar both expect to have doors open for exit in the next weeks. pic.twitter.com/Bgra5DYCdu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 15, 2024
There are no contacts between the attacker and the club, but transfer guru Fabrizio Romano recently revealed that he could consider a move in January.
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Arsenal wanted a powerful backup for Kai Havertz, but it remains to be seen if the £64 million PSG star is the answer to their problems given Arsenal Fanatic News claim of the Gunners not pursuing a move for the Frenchman.
Kolo Muani could be a risky signing since he is struggling to score goals, and hence, the authority must try to convince the Ligue One elites to sell him for a cheaper fee in January. A loan move is another option that should be considered.
