Liverpool Sets Sights on Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku for Summer Transfer Shake-Up

Liverpool Sets Sights on Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku for Summer Transfer Shake-Up

Liverpool Eyes a Move for Christopher Nkunku as Summer Transfer Heats Up

Not many saw this coming, but Liverpool are seriously looking at signing Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea. After only a year at Stamford Bridge, the French forward is open to moving on—despite signing a long-term contract that runs until 2029. It’s not just a passing rumor; sources close to the player say Nkunku’s camp has already started talking with other Premier League clubs, signaling his intent to move when the transfer window opens.

Nkunku made a huge switch from RB Leipzig to Chelsea for £52 million in 2023, arriving with big expectations. But his first season in England hasn’t quite gone to plan. He’s started just nine matches under Chelsea’s new boss, Enzo Maresca, who hasn’t found a regular spot for him in the starting eleven. It’s a frustrating turn for a player who was electric in Germany, but at Chelsea, he’s often been used as a sub or shuffled around in different positions.

Nkunku’s Struggles and Liverpool’s Search for Attacking Depth

For a £52 million signing, Nkunku’s stats look modest on paper—14 goals and five assists in 42 appearances across all competitions since joining Chelsea. Injuries have played a part, but he’s also struggled for form and confidence. Now, at 27, he’s hungry for a club where he can hit his peak and play every week.

His agents aren’t just speaking with Liverpool, either. Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Tottenham have all held informal talks, but Liverpool stands out for one simple reason—they need exactly what Nkunku offers. With Darwin Núñez’s future up in the air and Diogo Jota spending more time in the treatment room than on the pitch, Liverpool is searching for someone who can play across the front line, chip in with goals, and link up play. Nkunku has shown back in Leipzig that he can play as a winger, a striker, or even as an attacking midfielder—versatility that ticks a lot of boxes for new manager Arne Slot.

The Dutchman likes flexible attackers who can switch positions seamlessly—a key reason why he’s reportedly driving this interest. Word is, Slot believes Nkunku can rediscover his Leipzig form at Anfield, especially with Liverpool’s fast-paced, high-intensity style. For Nkunku, the move could offer a fresh start and a way to restart his Premier League career before it stagnates even further.

Chelsea are open to selling, but it’s not as simple as just agreeing a transfer fee. After spending big last summer, the club might have to accept a loss on their original investment, especially given Nkunku’s uneven form and recent injury record. Still, his reputation and ability mean there’ll be plenty of interest—just maybe not at the price Chelsea had hoped for.

So, is Liverpool about to swoop for one of Chelsea’s biggest summer signings from last year? Right now, the deal has a lot of moving parts, but it’s clear Nkunku wants out, and Liverpool is very much in the running. If Arne Slot gets his way, fans at Anfield could soon be cheering on one of Stamford Bridge’s most talented, yet underused, stars.