Manchester United Are Eyeing A Move For This Chelsea Forward: What Will He Bring To Old Trafford? | OneFootball

In a recent report, The Daily Mirror claimed that Manchester United are eyeing a move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku. It has been stated that the Red Devils would have to pay £35m if they want to get the French striker on board this summer.

Nkunku served as a useful squad player at the West London club and managed to put in a run of productive displays for them in front of the opponent’s goal. The 27-year-old played in 42 matches for the Blues last season, netting 14 goals and securing five assists across various competitions.

The French talent deserves some credit for averaging 2.44 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He was even tidy when distributing possession in the final third, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 89.5% in the English first division (stats via fbref.com).

Nkunku is under contract at the West London club until the summer of 2029 which could make it difficult for Man United to snap him up on a cut-price deal this off-season.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 24: Christopher Nkunku #18 of Chelsea FC looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Esperance de Tunis and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 24, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

What Will Nkunku Bring To Manchester United?

Nkunku is proficient at finding some space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The French sensation can be a decent finisher in the final third when he is playing regularly and with confidence on the field. Nkunku is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also fill in as a left-sided wide player or as a centre-forward if needed. He has already got some experience in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Man United.

We can expect Nkunku to bring more firepower to Ruben Amorim’s attack. He is more than capable of securing a regular first-team spot at the Mancunian club next season.

At 27, Nkunku has his peak years ahead of him which makes him a good option for the Red Devils to consider in this summer transfer period. He might even help Man United compete for a European spot in the Premier League next season.