Across European football, there aren’t many players who have enjoyed a good season like Christopher Nkunko, who has been on fire with RB Leipzig this season and put Die Routine Pauline On her way to winning two prizes.
The 24-year-old has played 45 games this season and has an astonishing 30 goals and 19 assists to his name, averaging a goal contribution per 0.9 games.
This has attracted the attention of many clubs across Europe but according to FichajesThere are only four teams in the fight for the Frenchman’s signature.
The main team that has been linked with the striker is Manchester United, but Arsenal, AC Milan and Inter Milan are also in the running.
United are preparing to appoint a new coach at Eric Ten Hag and rethink the team ahead of next season. Nkunku would be ideal for the Dutch player as he is used to playing in a pressing system and is a versatile striker, so he can play in any forward position depending on the squad chosen by the Ajax coach.
As for Arsenal, they are the latest to join the striker’s race and the Frenchman will be the perfect replacement for compatriot Alexandre Lacazette, who is set to leave the club at the end of the season. Mikel Arteta likes to use Lacazette as a creator for the rest of his front line, and Nkunku is no stranger to a faulty ninth place, with the Leipzig man’s numbers suggesting he’s excelling in production.
Both clubs in Milan shouldn’t be a problem for the Premier League teams if they really want the French player, because they have the financial power to outbid Serie A teams.
Nkunko’s contract in Germany expires in 2023 and Leipzig hope to keep the 24-year-old until then, but if a big offer is made to the striker they will surely accept it, as they lose the Frenchman for free next year.
The Leipzig striker’s next destination could be either of the two playing Champions League football next season and no one else entering the race can be ruled out.
