Chelsea boss breaks silence on PSG target amid Man Utd and Dortmund rumors

Christopher Nkunku has been linked with both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, with speculation suggesting his move to Chelsea, following a £52million move in 2023, may not last long. However, they are not the only clubs interested in the 27-year-old.

According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports GermanyNkunku does not plan a move in the winter transfer window. That said, if his playing time doesn’t improve by the summer, he could start exploring other options.

Last week, GOAL reported that Nkunku was encouraged to join Manchester United. In the meantime, The Athletic notes that although Nkunku is frustrated with his limited minutes, he is not actively seeking a transfer at this time.

Enzo Maresca discusses Christopher Nkunku rumors

On Wednesday, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca quieted any rumors that Nkunku was unhappy and wanted a January move. Additionally, the The 44-year-old notes that with an increasingly busy schedule, many players will see the number of minutes increase as they change their team.

“I also like having long hair,” Maresca said. “It’s like this: Joao Felix played a Premier League match the other day against Leicester, and Christopher, for sure, is going to play a Premier League match. But we have a lot of players. We try to share minutes with them all The intention, the objective, is to make them all happy, even knowing that sometimes this is not possible.

“Now is not the time or time to think about January. Until the end of November, we still have many matches, especially in December. Then we’ll see. No not at all. I spoke with Christo a few days ago. He didn’t say he wasn’t happy. Of course he would like to play more minutes, but him, like many, many players. But like I said, we have so many games, especially now in December.

Fichajes reported Tuesday that Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are both interested in signing the talented French player. Both clubs are reportedly exploring the possibility of negotiating his transfer, knowing that he is open to a move in search of more playing time and visibility.