Man United enquire over shock loan move for Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku - as Blues prepare bid for Alejandro Garnacho
Man United enquire over shock loan move for Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku - as Blues prepare bid for Alejandro Garnacho
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Manchester United have asked about the possibility of Christopher Nkunku on loan from Chelsea. Nkunku, 27, has endured a frustrating 18 months since joining the Blues from RB Leipzig for £52million in the summer of 2023. After spending much of last season injured, the Frenchman has started just three Premier League games this time around and has mainly featured in cup competitions for Enzo Maresca's side.
![[Nkunku has impressed in cup competitions, but he has struggled for gametime in the league]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519261-14325811-image-a-70_1737850864105.jpg)
Nkunku, who has still scored 13 goals, has struggled to dislodge Nicolas Jackson in attack, while Cole Palmer's form has prevented the 27-year-old from playing in attacking midfield. Mail Sport has previously reported how Nkunku has grown frustrated at his lack of game time, with the attacker keen to ensure he plays regular football to keep his place in the France squad.
![[The signing of Nkunku would be a major boost for under-fire United boss Ruben Amorim]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519281-14325811-image-a-71_1737850911934.jpg)
News of United's interest in him comes as Chelsea are expected to bid for Napoli target and Red Devils star Alejandro Garnacho. Man United have asked about the possibility of Christopher Nkunku on loan from Chelsea. Nkunku has impressed in cup competitions, but he has struggled for gametime in the league.
![[Nkunku has scored 13 goals in 29 games, although 11 of these have been in cup competitions]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519273-14325811-image-a-72_1737850993267.jpg)
The signing of Nkunku would be a major boost for under-fire United boss Ruben Amorim. Meanwhile, Nkunku is also wanted by Bayern Munich while Chelsea would like Bayern's Mathys Tel. The Blues have a long-standing interest in the teenager, having also checked on his availability in the summer.
![[United's interest in Nkunku comes as Chelsea are preparing a bid for Alejandro Garnacho]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/26/00/94519333-14325811-image-a-73_1737850999055.jpg)
Nkunku is currently tied down to a deal that lasts until 2029 and Chelsea are believed to value him at more than £60m. The forward has featured 16 times off the bench in the Premier League this season, although he has shown his class in cup competitions, scoring 11 goals in 10 games across the Europa Conference League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
