Christopher Nkunku’s state of play at Chelsea: Is a transfer a possibility?
4 months, 1 week ago

Christopher Nkunku’s state of play at Chelsea: Is a transfer a possibility?

New York Times  

You would expect most players who are currently top scorers at their respective football clubs this season to be rather content and full of confidence right now. With 10 goals from 17 appearances, Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku sits above Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson in the club’s goalscoring charts. After playing the most minutes of any Chelsea player in pre-season, Nkunku has started just one Premier League game under Maresca. Nkunku has struggled for game time in the league under Maresca Nkunku’s aims in joining Chelsea ahead of other interested clubs were to play regularly and compete in the Champions League. After Nkunku scored twice against FC Noah in an 8-0 victory earlier this month, Maresca admitted regret over the situation: “I feel shame for Christo because in pre-season, he was our best player.” Chelsea still regard Nkunku as an important member of the squad and with so many matches remaining, believe there are plenty of opportunities for him to make his mark.

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Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku eager to complete Bayern Munich move: Reports
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku eager to complete Bayern Munich move: Reports

India Today  

Chelsea midfielder Christopher Nkunku appears keen on a return to the Bundesliga, with Bayern Munich pushing to secure his signature. Reports from multiple sources, including Fabrizio Romano, suggest the clubs are in discussions over a potential high-value swap deal that would see promising forward Mathys Tel head to Stamford Bridge. His four-year spell at Leipzig saw him become one of …

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

New York Times  

Welcome to the second January edition of The Transfer DealSheet. This time, Ornstein’s One To Watch looks at a ‘Big Six’ side and whether they need to shift plans for this window, Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran’s future, and updates on Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Over £100million was spent by …

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca rules out selling Christopher Nkunku in January
4 months ago

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca rules out selling Christopher Nkunku in January

New York Times  

Enzo Maresca says striker Christopher Nkunku is a big part of his plans at Chelsea and is not going to be sold in January. The France international has started just one Premier League match this season and that was the club’s first game of the campaign against Manchester City three months ago. For sure, he would like to play minutes …

Enzo Maresca challenges Chelsea's £140m misfits to get back to being 'big players' ahead of Conference League kick off as Blues boss prepares to hand chances to fringe stars
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Enzo Maresca challenges Chelsea's £140m misfits to get back to being 'big players' ahead of Conference League kick off as Blues boss prepares to hand chances to fringe stars

Daily Mail  

Chelsea will take on Belgian side Gent in the Conference League on Thursday Enzo Maresca has challenged Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku to get back to being 'big players' for Chelsea as opportunities come their way with the club's star names sitting out the Conference League league phase. Ukraine winger Mudryk cost £89million in January 2023 but has scored just …

Chelsea 5-0 Barrow: Christopher Nkunku nets a hat-trick and Ben Chilwell returns from the bench in Carabao Cup clash
6 months ago

Chelsea 5-0 Barrow: Christopher Nkunku nets a hat-trick and Ben Chilwell returns from the bench in Carabao Cup clash

Daily Mail  

As B teams go, this was hardly a bargain bunch of Blues back-ups named by Enzo Maresca, even if it did involve Chelsea’s head coach making 11 changes for the visit of League Two Barrow. Christopher Nkunku made the most of his start against Barrow by netting a hat-trick Joao Felix's free-kick deflected off the back of Barrow keeper Paul …

Chelsea fans are left in awe as footage reemerges of Reece James and Christopher Nkunku going head to head in shooting battle during training
8 months ago

Chelsea fans are left in awe as footage reemerges of Reece James and Christopher Nkunku going head to head in shooting battle during training

Daily Mail  

Footage has reemerged of Reece James and Christopher Nkunku going head-to-head in a shooting drill in Chelsea training. James managed just 10 Premier League appearances, while Nkunku appeared 11 times in the league after an injury in last year's pre-season preparations curtailed his whole year. 👀 pic.twitter.com/R3JHlg0rG2 — Chelsea FC May 14, 2024 Footage has reemerged of Christopher Nkunku and …

Joe Cole tells Chelsea what to do next with Nicolas Jackson after the striker fluffed a catalogue of chances in FA Cup semi-final defeat against Man City
11 months ago

Joe Cole tells Chelsea what to do next with Nicolas Jackson after the striker fluffed a catalogue of chances in FA Cup semi-final defeat against Man City

Daily Mail  

The Senegal forward spurned a host of chances at Wembley as the Blues lost 1-0 Joe Cole has given some advice to Chelsea on what to do next with Nicolas Jackson, after the 22-year-old striker squandered a glut of chances during the Blues' FA Cup semi-final defeat against Man City at Wembley on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson had an afternoon to …

Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat
1 year, 1 month ago

Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat

Daily Mail  

Christopher Nkunku is set to be out for three to four weeks after picking up yet another injury during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday. Pochettino delivered the injury blow ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round fixture against Leeds on Wednesday, as the west London side look to pick themselves up and compete for another domestic cup …

Chelsea boss Pochettino worried about ‘complicated’ Nkunku hip injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Chelsea boss Pochettino worried about ‘complicated’ Nkunku hip injury

The Hindu  

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku’s hip injury might be worse than expected and manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday that he was worried as the 26-year-old had not trained for the past 10 days. Chelsea signed Nkunku from Germany’s RB Leipzig for more than 50 million pounds in the close season, but the France international missed the first part of the …

Christopher Nkunku is IN Chelsea's squad for Saturday's clash against Sheffield United, confirms Mauricio Pochettino - with the £52m summer signing finally ready to make his debut after pre-season kne
1 year, 3 months ago

Christopher Nkunku is IN Chelsea's squad for Saturday's clash against Sheffield United, confirms Mauricio Pochettino - with the £52m summer signing finally ready to make his debut after pre-season kne

Daily Mail  

Manchester United fans must be DREADING Anfield trip - It's All Kicking Off He picked up a knee injury in the Blues' final pre-season game and is yet to play Mauricio Pochettino has revealed Christopher Nkunku will be in Chelsea's squad against Sheffield United this weekend. Pochettino's side have been ravaged with injuries so far this season which included Nkunku …

Chelsea’s attack is close to catching fire – now a forgotten signing can ignite it
1 year, 4 months ago

Chelsea’s attack is close to catching fire – now a forgotten signing can ignite it

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Raheem Sterling – in perhaps the best way of hitting back at …

Christopher Nkunku return teased by Mauricio Pochettino ahead of long-awaited Chelsea debut
1 year, 5 months ago

Christopher Nkunku return teased by Mauricio Pochettino ahead of long-awaited Chelsea debut

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea could have Christopher Nkunku …

Premier League: Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku out with knee injury for extended period
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku out with knee injury for extended period

The Hindu  

Chelsea will miss the services of French forward Christopher Nkunku for the earlier part of the season, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday. “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period. Nkunku joined Chelsea from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a six-year contract last month and has only played in the …

Chelsea dealt injury blow as £53m summer signing Christopher Nkunku requires knee surgery and could miss the first TWO MONTHS of the Premier League season
1 year, 7 months ago

Chelsea dealt injury blow as £53m summer signing Christopher Nkunku requires knee surgery and could miss the first TWO MONTHS of the Premier League season

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have been dealt a major blow on the eve of the new season with summer arrival Christopher Nkunku set to need surgery on the knee injury suffered against Borussia Dortmund last week. Christopher Nkunku suffered a knee injury in a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund The forward requires surgery and could miss the first three and a half months …

Chelsea’s win over Wrexham analysed: Strikers’ strong start, Gusto’s promise, Pochettino’s passion
1 year, 8 months ago

Chelsea’s win over Wrexham analysed: Strikers’ strong start, Gusto’s promise, Pochettino’s passion

New York Times  

It has felt like a long time since Chelsea fans had any reason to look forward to seeing their team in action. But there is nothing like an opening pre-season friendly under a new head coach to spark fresh optimism, and the Maurico Pochettino era kicked off with a convincing 5-0 victory over League Two side Wrexham at the Kenan …

Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal

The Hindu  

Chelsea signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on a six-year contract on Tuesday. The London club spent around $630 million last season and has got its latest recruitment drive up and running with the deal for the highly rated Nkunku. ”A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my …

Christopher Nkunku to join Chelsea from RB Leipzig
1 year, 9 months ago

Christopher Nkunku to join Chelsea from RB Leipzig

The Hindu  

Chelsea signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in a deal worth a reported £53 million on Tuesday. “Chelsea is delighted to announce Christopher Nkunku will join the club from RB Leipzig ahead of the 2023/24 season,” a statement on the Blues’ website said. “I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and team-mates and showing the Chelsea …

Why does Christopher Nkunku celebrate with a balloon?
1 year, 9 months ago

Why does Christopher Nkunku celebrate with a balloon?

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for a fee of £53million. Nkunku, who finished the 2022-23 Bundesliga campaign as the highest goal scorer with 16 goals, will sign a six-year deal with the Premier League side. Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £53million The forward was the Bundesliga top …

Chelsea sign £52m Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig in first transfer under Mauricio Pochettino
1 year, 9 months ago

Chelsea sign £52m Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig in first transfer under Mauricio Pochettino

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea have completed the signing of France football …

Chelsea CONFIRM the signing of £53m striker Christopher Nkunku
1 year, 9 months ago

Chelsea CONFIRM the signing of £53m striker Christopher Nkunku

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have confirmed their capture of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. Nkunku, who had a buyout clause worth just under £53m in his RB Leipzig contract, should provide much-needed, additional threat to Chelsea’s goal shy attack which new head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be aiming to improve. Chelsea have confirmed their first signing of the summer window, Christopher Nkunku Nkunku, …

Premier League: Chelsea confirm signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig
1 year, 9 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea confirm signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig

India Today  

Chelsea, on 20th June, Tuesday has confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a six-year contract ahead of the 2022/23 season. English media reported last October that Chelsea were ready to pay Nkunku's release clause of €60m to acquire him from Leipzig and now the deal has been confirmed by the Blues on their website. …

Chelsea have signed a gem in Christopher Nkunku – now they must maximise his talents
1 year, 9 months ago

Chelsea have signed a gem in Christopher Nkunku – now they must maximise his talents

New York Times  

Christopher Nkunku would be forgiven for wondering what he is walking into at Chelsea. The bar for competence in the final third of the pitch is now so historically low at Stamford Bridge that Nkunku need not fare much better than Havertz and Timo Werner, Chelsea’s other recent attacking imports from the Bundesliga, to establish himself as part of the …

Christopher Nkunku signs pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea next season
2 years, 5 months ago

Christopher Nkunku signs pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea next season

New York Times  

RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea for the 2023-24 season. The Stamford Bridge club are believed to have done so because the clause does not kick in until next summer and this way they secure Nkunku ahead of time, while also avoiding a more intense battle for the France international’s services. Chelsea are …

Christopher Nkunku has had secret Chelsea medical' before a possible £52.8m move in 2023
2 years, 5 months ago

Christopher Nkunku has had secret Chelsea medical' before a possible £52.8m move in 2023

Daily Mail  

Chelsea will continue their attempts to finalise a move for Christopher Nkunku after stealing a march on their rivals in the race to sign the RB Leipzig forward. Chelsea's groundwork on a deal to land Nkunku next summer is already well underway including the French forward undergoing medical checks in Germany with a Blues orthopedist present. Versatile forward Nkunku, 24, …

Chelsea 'could be the first club to bid for £50m-rated Christopher Nkunku this summer'
2 years, 9 months ago

Chelsea 'could be the first club to bid for £50m-rated Christopher Nkunku this summer'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea could be set to become the first club to bid for the highly rated Frenchman Christopher Nkunku. Christopher Nkunku is likely to be one of the most sought-after players in Europe this summer Todd Boehly will reportedly provide Thomas Tuchel with significant funds to rebuild Chelsea's new owner, Todd Boehly, will reportedly provide Thomas Tuchel with a significant amount …

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig’s next gem
3 years, 6 months ago

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig’s next gem

New York Times  

Christopher Nkunku was unlucky that his Champions League hat-trick away to Manchester City got a little lost amid RB Leipzig’s defensively chaotic 6-3 defeat and the deepening of the “Jesse Marsch under pressure” narrative. The Frenchman scored two more beautiful goals — a dink over the goalkeeper and a finely chiselled free kick — and provided two assists in the …

Christopher Nkunku to Arsenal: Gunners to 'ramp up interest' in RB Leipzig star this summer
3 years, 11 months ago

Christopher Nkunku to Arsenal: Gunners to 'ramp up interest' in RB Leipzig star this summer

Daily Mail  

Arsenal are set to rekindle their interest in Leipzig winger Chrisopher Nkunku this summer, according to reports. Arsenal are set to revive interest in Christopher Nkunku, with Mikel Arteta keen to add to his options in midfield His displays are said to be attracting interest from a host of elite sides in Europe, with Real Madrid reportedly in the running …

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