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Manchester United’s nightmare season has highlighted one problem more than any other – the severe lack of goals.
The Red Devils have only managed to score 38 times in the Premier League so far.
A struggle, which has underlined their desperate need for a reliable forward.
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Rasmus Hojlund has struggled badly, with his form dipping to the point that staff at Old Trafford have begun to lose faith in his long-term potential.
With the club’s attacking issues so clear, it’s no surprise that United were linked to fresh attacking options during the January transfer window.
One name that was firmly on the radar was Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.
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Talks were held of a possible swap deal that could have seen Alejandro Garnacho move the other way to Stamford Bridge.
That deal never materialised in the winter window.
However, interest in Nkunku has never truly gone away.
According to Maxifoot, Chelsea are now prepared to cut their losses on the Frenchman and will accept offers of around €40million (£35m) for him this summer.
Nkunku arrived at Stamford Bridge last season with high expectations following a prolific spell at RB Leipzig.
However, his time in London has been plagued by injury and inconsistency.
Despite returning to fitness, the 26-year-old has struggled to make an impact under Enzo Maresca.
He has often found himself misprofiled in a system that revolves around Cole Palmer’s central influence.
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Nkunku’s best years came at Leipzig, where he thrived as a shadow striker.
Typically operating in the number 10 role and making late, intelligent runs into the penalty area.
At Chelsea, that role has largely belonged to Enzo Fernandez.
Thus forcing Nkunku to adapt to positions where his qualities haven’t been fully utilised.
It therefore comes as little surprise he has found it difficult to shine.
Now Chelsea are ready to move him on.
With United’s need for goals greater than ever, the links to Nkunku could easily resurface as the summer window approaches.
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Source: Centred Devils
