Exclusive: Nkunku's response to Man United swoop revealed

Chelsea’s “unhappy” forward Christopher Nkunku would be attracted to a potential Man United switch, sources have told Football Insider.

L’Equipe in France have reported (10 November) that the 26-year-old could be a shock target for United in the January transfer window.

Football Insider revealed last month (17 October) that Nkunku could push for a Chelsea exit if he doesn’t break into the first eleven.

It is believed the France international could take matters into his own hands next year as he is “unhappy” to play a backup role to the club’s other forwards.

Nicolas Jackson is the undisputed first-choice striker for Enzo Maresca, who succeeded Mauricio Pochettino in the summer.

Sources say Nkunku would be attracted to a potential Old Trafford move should the opportunity arise, with the player keen to play regular first-team football.

Chelsea have been no strangers to selling their senior stars to English rivals, with Mason Mount and Kai Havertz leaving for United and Arsenal respectively in recent years.

Nkunku would be attracted to Man United switch

Nkunku has scored 10 goals already in the 2024-25 campaign – but just one of those strikes has come in the Premier League.

He has made just one start in the top flight with the bulk of his playing time coming in the Europa Conference League and League Cup.

United’s striker options include Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee – who have scored just one goal each so far this term.

Ruben Amorim started work at Old Trafford on Monday (11 November) and will run the rule over his squad ahead of the January transfer window.

In other news, United well placed to agree “£60million” January signing, says expert.

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