Life can be hard at times, especially if you’re RB Leipzig head coach Jesse Marsch and all your best players are subject to big time transfer rumors to other teams. That is the case for 23-year-old Frenchman Christopher Nkunku who is on the radar of some of the best teams in the world.
Christopher Nkunku has been at RB Leipzig since 2019 after a move from PSG, and Nkunku has lit up the Bundesliga with 15 goals in 67 games. Nkunku’s season has been off to a huge start with 4 goals in 7 games for the German Bulls, and according to reports from The Sun this summer may be make or break for the not yet capped Frenchman.
Nkunku is on the short list of Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester City and his transfer could be record breaking. Here is Christopher Nkunku chances of playing for these sides.
Chelsea
Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig celebrates after scoring their team’s fifth goal with Mohamed Simak (Getty)
At Chelsea, Christopher Nkunku would face big competition but if his current form has shown anything he would make an immediate impact. Christopher Nkunku could beat out often injured Christian Pulisic for a spot on the Chelsea roster and other midfield options.
Real Madrid
Christopher Nkunku of Leipzig (Getty)
Despite a roster full of talent Christopher Nkunku could very well fit in at Real Madrid, with the pending arrival of Kylian Mbappé, Nkunku could form a huge 1-2 punch with his fellow countryman.
Manchester City
Christopher Nkunku of Leipzig scores (Getty)
Another team not short on talent but also a team Nkunku could crack and be a huge contributor for. City is always in the market for young talent and while he would command a big transfer, City has the funds to bring Nkunku onboard.
