Anfield giants eye Chelsea's Nkunku in Potential £35m deal
The English Premier League transfer market is buzzing with fresh speculation as Liverpool are reportedly monitoring the situation of Chelsea's French forward, Christopher Nkunku.
This development comes hot on the heels of Chelsea's recent Club World Cup triumph, yet it highlights the ongoing fluidity within the Stamford Bridge squad.
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According to reports from French publication L'Equipe, as cited by Chelsea News, "Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Christopher Nkunku."
Since his much-anticipated arrival from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 for a hefty £52 million, Nkunku has, by many accounts, "never really settled in at Chelsea."
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His tenure has been marred by injuries and a struggle to consistently nail down a starting spot.
However, his recent positive contributions during Chelsea's successful Club World Cup campaign in the United States served as a timely reminder of his immense talent and versatility.
Despite his initial struggles, Chelsea now appear willing to part ways with the French international for a significantly reduced fee.
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"The Blues would want around £35m to part ways with the French forward," L'Equipe reports.
Liverpool, however, are not the sole admirers of Nkunku's abilities. The competition for his signature is expected to be fierce, with several other European powerhouses reportedly keeping a keen eye on his situation.
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