Arsenal are reportedly considering a shock transfer swoop for Christopher Nkunku, with the Chelsea forward available for a bargain price this summer.
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Frenchman has struggled at Stamford BridgeGunners in the market for more firepowerSpanish & German heavyweights also keenFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The France international moved to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in 2023. He cost £52 million ($70m) at that point, but has struggled for form and fitness throughout his time in English football – starting just nine Premier League games this season.
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Nkunku has registered only 17 goals for Chelsea through 56 appearances in all competitions, with six of those efforts coming in top-flight competition. He did, however, hit 58 goals for Leipzig across the two campaigns immediately prior to his big-money move.
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Arsenal, who are in the hunt for more firepower, believe that the Frenchman could be a useful addition at Emirates Stadium. According to , Mikel Arteta feels that Nkunku would fit nicely into his tactical system if a switch from west to north London were to be completed.
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It is claimed that Barcelona and a number of teams in the Bundesliga are also monitoring Nkunku’s situation. That is because he could be available for as little as £40m ($54m), which is considered to be a bargain for a player already proven at the highest level.