Chelsea have told Manchester United how much they want for Christopher Nkunku, according to a report, as TEAMtalk analyses how a swap deal involving a winger Ruben Amorim does not want could work out for both clubs.<\/p>\n
Although Man Utd<\/a> have signed Matheus Cunha and Pedro Leon already in the summer transfer window and are in talks over a deal for Bryan Mbeumo, manager Amorim remains keen on bringing in a new striker.<\/p>\n Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are not prolific goalscorers in the Premier League, and Man Utd need a top number nine to finish in the Champions League places next season.<\/p>\n A number of strikers are on Man Utd\u2019s radar, including Aston Villa ace Ollie Watkins and Napoli star Victor Osimhen.<\/p>\n The Mirror<\/a> has reported that Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea is another striker that Man Utd like.<\/p>\n Man Utd have got the France international striker \u2018on their shortlist of striker targets this summer\u2019, claims the report.<\/p>\n The report has noted that although Chelsea<\/a> paid \u00a352million for the 27-year-old in 2023, the Blues have told Man Utd that they can sign him for \u00a335million in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Although Nkunku<\/a> is at his best as a number 10, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca used the Frenchman predominantly as a striker last season to accommodate Cole Palmer in his team.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old played 46 matches in all competitions for Chelsea in the 2024\/25 campaign, scoring 15 goals and giving five assists in the process.<\/p>\n The Mirror has noted that Nkunku is deemed \u2018surplus to requirements at Chelsea\u2019 following the signings of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens.<\/p>\n IN-DEPTH<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udd34\u26ab\u00a0Man Utd striker targets: EVERY option linked for the summer 2025 transfer window<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Could Alejandro Garnacho\u00a0\u2013 Christopher Nkunku swap deal work?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mirror has noted that Man Utd want to offload Alejandro Garnacho<\/a>\u00a0in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano reported this week that Garnacho has informed Man Utd that he no longer wants to play for the club<\/a>.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk\u2019s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on June 24 that Chelsea are interested in a summer deal for Garnacho<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sources have told TEAMtalk that Chelsea value the Argentina international winger at \u00a355-60million, but Man Utd want \u00a370m.<\/p>\n It would make sense for Man Utd and Chelsea to thrash out a swap deal involving Garnacho and Nkunku given that the two clubs have interest in each other\u2019s attacking players.<\/p>\n Latest Man Utd news: Striker in \u2018shock\u2019, \u00a365m star wants to join<\/strong><\/p>\n A top international striker is said to be \u2018shocked\u2019 that Man Utd did not try to sign him<\/a> this summer, as he decides to leave Ligue 1 for Serie A.<\/p>\n