Manchester United are reportedly in talks to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku on loan for the remainder of the season. The Red Devils are looking to bolster their attacking options as they prepare for a busy remainder of the campaign.
Christopher Nkunku has previously expressed his preference for playing as an attacking midfielder, and recent reports suggest that he is on Manchester United's radar. According to Sky Sports, United are engaged in discussions about signing the Chelsea forward on a temporary basis for the remainder of the season. United are nearing the completion of Antony's loan move to Real Betis, which will see the Brazilian winger spend the rest of the season in Spain.
Furthermore, they have the possibility of allowing Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to depart before the February 3 transfer deadline.The attacking structure of United has undergone a transformation since Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach in November. Amorim has implemented a 3-4-2-1 formation, eliminating traditional winger positions. Wing-backs are now tasked with providing width, while two inside forwards operate closely around the striker. Bruno Fernandes and Garnacho featured as the No. 10s in United's recent 3-1 victory over Rangers.Nkunku, who has been linked with United in the past, has enjoyed a productive season with Chelsea, contributing 13 goals and four assists in 28 appearances across all competitions. However, he has made only one start in their last eight Premier League matches. The Frenchman, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in July 2023, is a highly versatile player capable of fulfilling roles as a lone striker, second striker, attacking midfielder, or even out wide. However, he explicitly stated in February 2023 that he feels most comfortable playing in the No. 10 position. United's pursuit of a striker before the transfer window closes suggests that Nkunku could be targeted to play upfront. Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have struggled to find the net consistently this season, scoring only 11 goals between them. Hojlund, in particular, has gone 10 games without a goal
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