Arsenal make SHOCK move for Chelsea flop

Carlo Garganese

29 Apr 2025 09:00 BST
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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Arsenal are considering a shock move for Chelsea flop Christopher Nkunku.

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That is according to TeamTalk, who report that the Gunners are preparing a possible bid for the struggling Chelsea attacker.

Nkunku has been put up for sale by Chelsea this summer after a second disappointing and injury-hit season at Stamford Bridge.

Despite his struggles at Chelsea, Nkunku is admired by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

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Arteta is planning to strengthen his forward line this summer. He will not only sign a new number nine but also wants more options in his wide attacker roles.

Nkunku is considered perfect as he has the versatility across the front line.

The 27-year-old also has interest from Barcelona, according to the report, as well as a number of German teams.

Chelsea will accept offers of around €47 million for the France player.

Nkunku has had a difficult time at Chelsea since his €62 million move from Leipzig in the summer of 2023.

Injury issues limited him to just 14 appearances during his debut campaign (only two starts) and things got no better this term.

He has made just nine starts in the Premier League and is considered very much a rotation player at best by manager Enzo Maresca.

Although Nkunku has 14 goals in all competitions, most of these have come in the minor cups. For example, Nkunku has seven goals in 11 games in the Conference League.

He only has three Premier League goals, but Arsenal believe there is a top player inside who can emerge again at the Emirates.

Arsenal are next in action on Tuesday when they play PSG in the Champions League semi final first leg.