Nkunku

2022 - 9 - 30

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RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku has secret Chelsea medical ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

The France international met a Blues doctor in a Frankfurt hospital to undergo medical tests ahead of a proposed move next summer.

Transfers

Chelsea aim to land Leipzig's Nkunku after giving forward medical ... (The Guardian)

Chelsea are preparing to move for Christopher Nkunku next summer after conducting an initial medical check during the last transfer window.

They hope to appoint a sporting director and technical director soon. Chelsea are one of the major clubs looking to enter the hotly contested race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham. There is also interest in Leeds United’s Victor Orta and they have been linked with Atalanta’s Lee Congerton. Manchester City and Manchester United are also interested in the 19-year-old, who sparkled during Nkunku, whose contract is believed to contain a £52.8m release clause, is understood to have undergone the tests with a member of Chelsea’s medical staff present. Chelsea are keen to improve their forward options despite spending big on Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last summer.

Christopher Nkunku has had secret Chelsea medical' before a ... (Daily Mail)

Nkunku underwent tests in Frankfurt in August, with a Chelsea orthopedist present, as the Blues look to steal a march in the hunt for one of Europe's top ...

Chelsea would seem the logical move to make, too. But Chelsea are in urgent need of a striker, with Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku returning to Leipzig and Inter, respectively, and Kai Havertz struggling as a lone forward. REVEALED: Christopher Nkunku had a secret Chelsea medical in Frankfurt last month, with Todd Boehly set for a £52.8m deal to trigger Bundesliga player of the year's release clause next summer

Is Christopher Nkunku joining Chelsea? RB Leipzig star's release ... (LondonWorld)

Is Christopher Nkunku joining Chelsea? RB Leipzig star's release clause, age, stats, and FIFA 23 rating. Christopher Nkunku is rumoured to be joining Chelsea in ...

[Todd Boehly](https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/chelsea/chelsea-jump-liverpool-real-madrid-english-star-next-summer-3860777) opted to splash the cash following his arrival, spending over £250 million on the likes of Raheem Sterling, Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella. Advertisement While there is still plenty to done before Christopher Nkunku is a Chelsea player, Bild reported that the 24-year-old has already undergone a ‘secret’ medical in Frankfurt ahead of a summer move. [The Blues](https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/chelsea/crystal-palace-chelsea-premier-league-injuries-and-form-3860602) were one of a number of clubs heavily linked with the Frenchman following a stellar campaign in Germany, however Nkunku opted to sign a new two-year contract extension with the club. Christopher Nkunku is rumoured to be joining Chelsea in summer 2023 Is Christopher Nkunku joining Chelsea?

How Chelsea could look with Milan Skriniar and Christopher ... (The Sun)

CHELSEA could look fresh in defence, midfield and attack come the end of next summer's transfer window.The Blues, now managed by Graham Potter followi.

We push each other on and it’s a privilege to play next to him. He’s got the whole package." "He is top lad as well — he really pushes you on the pitch. [holding a secret medical](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19963485/chelsea-christopher-nkunku-transfer-medical-rb-leipzig/). [The France ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/christopher-nkunku/)ace underwent a preliminary examination earlier this month with a view to making a £52.58 million move next summer. "Jude can play in a holding role, he can play as an eight, he can play as a No10. The West Ham captain said on the 19-year-old: "He’s 19 but he’s got the body of a 28-year-old — he’s a man! [Leipzig](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/2339340/rb-leipzig/) bosses are adamant that Nkunku will not be allowed to leave before the end of this season but that has not deterred [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) chairman Todd Boehly. [keen on England midfielders Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19953188/chelsea-transfer-bellingham-rice-nkunku/). [Milan Skriniar will be available on a free transfer next summer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19963129/chelsea-transfer-milan-skriniar-inter-psg-real-madrid/). [Premier League](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/premierleague/) and an advance medical is seen as one way of showing commitment, albeit a bizarre one. [Blues](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/), now [managed by Graham Potter following Thomas Tuchel's sacking](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19737974/chelsea-new-manager-graham-potter-brighton-thomas-tuchel/), are eyeing a number of Europe's top talents.

Chelsea fan view: 'Nkunku would be biggest statement signing since ... (BBC News)

The talented France forward would represent a big coup for the club - with a cut price buyout fee to boot. It would arguably be the Blues' biggest statement ...

Stalwarts N'Golo Kante and Jorginho both have less than a year to run on their contracts - and even if the former remains, a holding midfielder is still needed to balance defence with attack. Time appears to be limited for Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech. It would arguably be the Blues' biggest statement signing since Kai Havertz.