Nottingham Forest have now reportedly entered the race to sign a Chelsea player who was part of the Club World Cup squad this summer.
It was a successful end to the 2024/25 season for Chelsea, winning the Club World Cup in style by thrashing Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Chelsea bosses have urged the players to stay humble after their recent success, but supporters have every right to be excited about the future of their young squad.
Nottingham Forest join Christopher Nkunku race
The future of Blues attacker Christopher Nkunku, 27, is certainly an interesting talking point this summer.
Chelsea staff were impressed with Nkunku’s involvement at the Club World Cup, where he played six times and scored an important goal in a knockout victory against Benfica. However, previous reports claimed that Nkunku is deemed ‘surplus to requirements’ at Stamford Bridge as they prepare to sell him.
Journalist Simon Phillips reports via Substack that he heard from sources on Monday afternoon that Nottingham Forest have ‘now’ come in with interest in signing Nkunku.
It is understood that the French forward also has interest from Newcastle United, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and other clubs around Europe. Phillips adds that the Chelsea man may prefer to remain in the Premier League, so let’s wait and see what happens in the remainder of the window.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest side includes former Chelsea youngsters Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina. If Nkunku joins them at the City Ground, it would feel like a statement addition for the Reds.
How much Christopher Nkunku could cost
Nkunku, who joined Chelsea for £52m (BBC) from RB Leipzig two years ago, has struggled to hit top form at Stamford Bridge.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 62 | 18 | 5 |
He struggled to force his way into Chelsea’s best XI last term, with both Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson above him in the pecking order. Therefore, it’s no major surprise to see him linked with an exit after the arrival of more attackers this summer.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea’s current asking price for Nkunku is currently €50m (£43m).
John Obi Mikel thinks Nkunku needs to leave Chelsea to reignite his career, which we think could make sense for all parties.
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