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Manchester United have reportedly enquired about the availability of Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku.

The Red Devils are keen to sign a new centre-forward who will spearhead the club’s charge to redemption starting next season.

Rasmus Hojlund was a major letdown this term, only netting four times in the Premier League. Nevertheless, the Dane still has suitors in Serie A, and chief among them are Inter Milan.

With the 22-year-old possibly out of the door, INEOS will be looking to add a more clinical striker up front. In recent months, they have been linked with a plethora of possible candidates, including Liam Delap (who already signed for Chelsea), Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko, Dusan Vlahovic and Hugo Ekitike.

And yet, new names continue to emerge onto the scene, as L’Equipe journalist Loic Tanzi reveals Man United’s interest in Nkunku.

Man United enquire about Christopher Nkunku

The source reveals that the Red Devils have made initial contact with the player’s entourage as they begin assembling information on the versatile attacker.

Tanzi adds that United have yet to submit an official offer, but they intend to sign at least two more forwards before the end of the summer, and one of them should be Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo.

While it remains to be seen if the Reds will launch an onslaught for Nkunku, the report insists that the Frenchman is hellbent on leaving Chelsea this summer.

The PSG youth product sealed a £50 million transfer to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2023, but he has yet to establish himself as a regular starter, despite receiving occasional praise from his manager, Enzo Marseca, as well as his legendary compatriot, Thierry Henry, who identified him as a player he ‘loves watching’.

Where would Nkunku fit in Amorim’s formation

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This season, Nkunku made 43 appearances across all competitions, contributing with 14 goals and five assists.

The France international is a highly versatile player, capable of playing as a centre-forward, winger or attacking midfielder.

Given that Man Utd have already signed Matheus Cunha for the No.10 role, and Mbeumo could soon follow suit, Nkunku would probably play as a striker in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.