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The only way Chelsea sell Christopher Nkunku
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The only way Chelsea sell Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea star forward Christopher Nkunku hasn't enjoyed nearly the same importance or success since leaving RB Leipzig in 2023 as one of the most acclaimed attacking players in European football. Injuries have certainly played their role in Nkunku's diminished output, but he's also been overshadowed by a bigger breakout star in Cole Palmer, who was a legitimate Premier League Player of the Season candidate in 2023/24. With Chelsea needing and out-and-out striker to lead the line and with no room for another playmaker after Palmer's breakout. Nkunku has diminished in importance and the frustration is beginning to bubble. A recent report highlighted the possibility of Nkunku seeking a new club, with Manchester United reportedly ready to throw their hats in the mix for the 26-year-old...
Manchester United want to poach Chelsea’s most respected star
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Manchester United want to poach Chelsea’s most respected star

Manchester United have shown more ambition in the first few months under INEOS than they have in the past few years under the Glazers, though they did make the mistake of entrusting the start of their era to Erik ten Hag, who had led the club to its worst finish in the Premier League era last season. Nevertheless, Manchester United have righted their wrong by firing Ten Hag and giving the future to Ruben Amorim, one of the most acclaimed up-and-coming managers in world football. Amorim has a talented squad to work with, as the club signed Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro this past summer to add to a core that already included Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot...