Reports suggest that Arsenal are eyeing a surprising summer move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.
Nkunku, who has struggled to secure a spot in Enzo Maresca’s starting lineup, is considering his options for the upcoming season. Despite being a regular in the Conference League, he has only started nine Premier League matches, even with injuries to key players.
According to RMC Sport, Arsenal is a possible destination for Nkunku, with the Gunners showing interest in a January transfer and likely to reignite their pursuit in the summer.
While Arsenal is primarily focusing on Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko for a new striker, Nkunku’s versatility as a left winger could make him a valuable alternative option for the Gunners.
Bayern Munich is also interested in Nkunku, but financial constraints, especially with their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, could hinder a potential move for the forward.
Christian Falk reports that Nkunku is hopeful of joining Bayern, but the club’s focus on other high-profile transfers could complicate the situation.
To fund a move for Nkunku, Bayern may need to sell Mathys Tel permanently, as they did in January when the player joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan.
Chelsea could entertain offers for Nkunku to revamp their forward line, with Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap being a potential target for the Blues.
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