Manchester United reportedly have “no chance” of signing Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku permanently this month as this deal hinges on a “big if”. The Red Devils are closing in on their first January signing as Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu is expected to complete his move to the Premier League giants in the coming days.

United have asked about Nkunku’s situation during negotiations with Chelsea over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho. Chelsea, who signed Nkunku in a £52 million deal from RB Leipzig in 2023, are now demanding a £65m fee for the 27-year-old.

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku does not currently want to join Man Utd on a "straight loan" deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Fabrizio Romano shares what it would take Manchester United to convince Christopher Nkunku to swap Chelsea for Old Trafford.

Chelsea have enquired over a potential deal to sign Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel while his compatriot could go the other way

A Nkunku-Garnacho quasi-swap swap deal would, for example, generate more than enough short-term PSR leeway for United not to have to increase prices for fans mid-season. If the clubs are tapering their spending and increasing the burden on match-going fans because of cash flow, that is a separate matter. And for United, cash flow is real concern.

There has been 'no progress' in Bayern Munich's transfer pursuit of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, with the Blues making a demand, according to reports. Vi

Manchester United have asked to be kept informed of developments regarding Christopher Nkunku's future, a source has told ESPN.

Though Manchester United aren’t forcing Alejandro Garnacho out, they are listening to offers for him. As things stand, Chelsea are keen on having the Argentine attacker at their disposal and already working on a formal offer.

Reports continue to link Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku with a move to Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Christopher Nkunku is open to joining Manchester United as talks continue with Chelsea over an exchange deal involving Alejandro Garnacho. Both Chelsea and Napoli have expressed an interest in signing Garnacho before the end of the January transfer window but so far only the Serie A club have submitted an offer for the Argentina international,

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly weighing up a potential move for £70million-rated Christopher Nkunku. The striker’s brief stint with Chelsea hasn’t quite gone plan to plan, with the