Christopher Nkunku is set to join Chelsea in the summer transfer window, having signed a preliminary contract last year before moving to Stamford Bridge for £52million.

Christopher Nkunku has answered questions about his likely move to Chelsea this summer during his international cap with France.

The Frenchman signed a preliminary contract last year and will complete a £52m move to Stamford Bridge ahead of next season, according to football. london.

The 25-year-old won the Bundesliga Golden Boot – despite missing two months of the season through injury – scoring 16 goals in just 25 league appearances.

Chelsea are in desperate need of a goalscorer after Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling were the Blues’ top scorers last season with nine goals each.

“The signs are very, very clear that he is moving to Chelsea,” RB Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl told BILD recently. Nkunku scored a goal and provided an assist as he helped Leipzig win the DFB-Pokal in his last appearance for the German side.

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has been asked about his compatriot’s arrival ahead of the summer transfer window. Fofana replied: “If that happens, I will be very happy.”

However, Nkunku remained hesitant about his future and the summer transfer window, saying on international duty:

“My goal is to get closer to Les Bleus. We will have time to think about everything that will happen next.

Asked about his preferred position and where he could play under Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge, Nkunku added:

“I play where the manager decides.” I don’t want to be a problem but a solution.
“But I can be in front, in support or on the sides. I have the ability to adapt, I like being free.”

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The Blues finished 12th in the Premier League table, losing 16 of their 38 games.

Their poor performance marked the club’s worst season since the Premier League’s inception in 1992, in which they finished just 10 points above the relegation zone.

The focus has been on next season for some time, with expectations around Stamford Bridge skyrocketing following the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino.

Despite spending more than £600m on signings over the past 12 months, Boehly and Clearlake Capital are set to show their checkbooks again this summer.

A new goalkeeper, midfielder and striker are believed to be on the club’s radar for the transfer window to open next week. With this in mind, football.

london brings you a comprehensive list of all messages in and out of Cobham.

Incomings

Kendry Paez – £17.27m (Independiente del Valle)

Bryan Fiabema (Free agent)

Xavier Simons (Hull City)

Dujon Sterling (Rangers)