Christopher Nkunku: Chelsea offer expected as exit draws closer
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Christopher Nkunku: Chelsea offer expected as exit draws closer

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

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Chelsea are expecting offers for wantaway forward Christopher Nkunku this summer, sources have told Football Insider.

The Blues star, 27, is unhappy with his second-string role at Stamford Bridge and it is believed he will seek a move away.

But despite Nkunku's lack of action - sources say his stock is still high across Europe and a number of clubs are expected to swoop for his signature.

Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (6 May) that Chelsea are confident of recouping their £52million outlay on the France international.

Nkunku's stock still high despite stagnation at Chelsea

Manager Enzo Maresca has not regularly used Nkunku in any of his familiar roles - attacking midfield, wide forward or centre-forward.

He has been sidelined in Chelsea's last two games through injury - but has regardless only started regularly in cup competitions this term.

Appearances (Starts)42 (22)
Minutes Played2039
Goals14
Assists5
Yellow Cards2
Nkunku’s Chelsea stats in the 2024-25 campaign (all competitions)

Nkunku has hit 14 goals and notched five assists in 42 appearances in the 2024-25 campaign.

The 27-year-old is under contract at Stamford Bridge until June 2029.

Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling
Sterling will return to Chelsea this summer. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Arsenal make Raheem Sterling decision

Meanwhile, Football Insider has revealed (5 May) that Raheem Sterling hasn’t done enough at Arsenal to justify a permanent move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

The Chelsea loanee has managed just one goal and five assists in 27 appearances for the Gunners.

Sterling has been left in the dark over his future at Chelsea beyond this season but is under contract at Stamford Bridge until June 2027.

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