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PSG joins Arsenal and Chelsea in huge transfer battle to replace Lionel MessiArsenal and Chelsea are in the race alongside PSG to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha this summer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG are in the race, along with Arsenal and Chelsea, to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha during this summer transfer window.

The Ivory Coast international is set to become a free agent in the coming weeks as his contract with the Eagles is set to expire.

The 30-year-old has spent most of his career at Palace, where he rose through the academy ranks and into the first team.

The forward moved to Manchester United but it didn’t quite work out for him when he returned to London in 2015, where he has been a key player ever since.

Zaha has struggled with a few absentees this season, but in the 27 Premier League appearances he has managed he has recorded seven goals and two assists.

His current club have reportedly offered a new £200,000-a-week contract, although the chances of an extension appear slim at the time of this writing.

This is compounded by the presence of some elite clubs eyeing a potential transfer in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Chelsea have long been linked with a move as Mauricio Pochettino seeks to resolve the west London side’s problems in front of goal ahead of next season.

PSG joins Arsenal and Chelsea in huge transfer battle to replace Lionel Messi
Arsenal have also been on the radar, having previously been close to signing the 30-year-old, but instead opted to sign Nicolas Pepe under Unai Emery.

This summer, they could correct that move, especially given the need to show even more strength after qualifying for the Champions League. Arsenal have also been on the radar, having previously been close to signing the 30-year-old, but instead opted to sign Nicolas Pepe under Unai Emery.

This summer, they could correct that move, especially given the need to show even more strength after qualifying for the Champions League.

Atlético Madrid were also involved, with Diego Simeone believed to be interested in signing Zaha once his contract expires.

Saudi Arabia has also attracted interest, with the state-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) having recently invested in clubs which allowed them to sign Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.

However, the current focus seems to be on staying in Europe as Fabrizio Romano claims PSG are now in contention for the veteran striker.

It could be a move for the Ligue 1 champions to consolidate their attacking options after already losing Lionel Messi at the end of his contract while Neymar is also being touted for an exit.

It remains to be seen whether PSG’s involvement will affect a potential approach by Chelsea or Arsenal as they approach a free transfer.

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Christopher Nkunku breaks his silence on Chelsea transfer with a message from Mauricio Pochettino

Christopher Nkunku breaks his silence on Chelsea transfer with a message from Mauricio Pochettino

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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