According to rumors, Chelsea has joined Manchester United in their pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After netting 34 goals in 50 appearances for the German club this season, the 24-year-old Frenchman has piqued the interest of the Premier League giants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He scored in RB Leipzig’s shock Europa League loss to Rangers last week on British soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker backed that up with a brace in Augsburg’s 4-0 win over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Sky Sports, Thomas Tuchel is interested in bringing him to Chelsea, a move that might detract from Man City’s dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nkunku, on the other hand, does not currently have a release clause, and the Bundesliga club is anxious to keep him, with rumors claiming they are considering extending his contract, which expires in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RB Leipzig director Oliver Mintzlaff stated earlier this month that Nkunku will not be leaving the club at the conclusion of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We have certainly addressed it internally,” he remarked when questioned about the forward’s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We informed Nkunku and his agent that we wouldn’t allow him depart this summer.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Leipzig will also try to extend his contract,” said transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, “although talks are still in the early stages.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, speculation over his future in Germany has lingered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n