Chelsea are gearing up for bids for Christopher Nkunku from several clubs in January, according to reports.
Football Insider claim sources at Stamford Bridge have told them the club are expecting interest from teams in the Premier League and abroad when the transfer window opens in the New Year.
It is thought 27-year-old Nkunku has been “frustrated” with his lack of consistent game time at Chelsea, where a run in the side has been limited to appearances in the Uefa Conference League this season.
Nkunku has featured in 16 of Chelsea’s 17 league games this term but has only started twice.
🚨 Christopher Nkunku is not happy with his current role at Chelsea and would leave the club in January.
PSG, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are all interested.
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Media in Spain are reporting that Nkunku’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has offered the services of the Frenchman to La Liga giants Barcelona.
It is believed Barcelona sporting director Deco hopes to sign a new striker to compete with Robert Lewandowski, but no action is expected to be made until January.
Barcelona are reportedly monitoring a number of potential forwards, with Nkunku’s name on a list also thought to include Marcus Rashford, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Napoli.
Chelsea are currently enjoying something of a resurgence under Enzo Maresca. The Blues are second in the Premier League table, unbeaten in their last 12 games in all competitions.
Maresca’s side host Fulham on Boxing Day.