Chelsea eye £100m deal for RB Leipzig star

Chelsea are yet again, considering a move for 24-year old France and RB Leipzig midfielder/forward, Christopher Nkunku, although the deal is being eyed for next summer.

Leipzig striker Nkunku may have signed a new contract this summer but he tops Chelsea’s shortlist of targets to bolster their attack in 2023 as per the Telegraph.

Chelsea are in the search for a long term attacking option, despite being in hot pursuit for Aubameyang. If signed, Aubameyang would lead the line this season before potentially transitioning to more of a squad role next year and beyond; considering his age.

Nkunku 24, played in a variety of attacking positions at Leipzig last year, though finished the season either at centre-forward or second striker.

Regardless, Nkunku was potent, plundering 35 goals and 20 assists in an incredible breakthrough campaign.

Nkunku is not available this summer having only signed a contract extension in June. However, his new deal reportedly contains a bargain £51m release clause that activates next summer.

Christopher Nkunku is valued at £100M

Alternative targets include AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Stuttgart’s Sasa Kalajdzic. The latter will be available as a free agent in 2023, meaning his addition could come as well as, not instead of a more high profile target.

What do you make of this move for Nkunku, Blues?

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