Manchester United and Chelsea mulling a completely crazy swap

Everyone knows at Chelsea that Chrisopher Nkunku is having a hard time with his replacement situation. Even Enzo Maresca recognizes this during each press briefing. “ With João (Felix) and Christo (Nkunku), most managers only play one attacking midfielder. They are excellent players, I like them both, but they struggle because most of the time we only play with one attacking midfielder. I'm not saying they're going to leave. We always review situations with the sporting director, we will see if anything happens. »

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There is facade talk and reality. Since his return from injury, the Frenchman has missed the Blues train. He is ahead of Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke. He is taking advantage of the Europa Conference League, facing lesser quality opponents, to pass the time. Positive point, he performs well and keeps the pace. He has played almost as much in 5 European Cup matches this season (386 minutes, 5 goals and 3 assists) as in 18 Premier League matches (390 minutes, 2 goals and 1 assist).

Nkunku to MU, Garnacho to Chelsea?

Obviously, there is disappointment and the former Parisian cannot accept that any longer. Injuries have plagued him in recent years. At 27, he no longer has time to waste. Clubs are ready to relaunch him and trust him like Bayern Munich. There was even talk of a crossover with Mathys Tel, also frustrated by his meager playing time in Germany. According to Sky Sport GermanyNkunku has gone far in the process since he has a verbal agreement with the Bavarian giant. For the moment, the matter has not gone any further because Tel does not wish to leave Munich.

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Manchester United therefore wants to take advantage of the free field. Still according to the German media, the Red Devils entered into direct contact with Chelsea management to study the possibility of an exchange between the Frenchman and… Alejandro Garnacho. It is currently still too early to say that these discussions will come to fruition, but the idea is far from being ruled out. Amorim is not a fan of the young Argentinian, who is in the sights of the Blues in this January transfer window. An offer was even in preparation from the London side but the latest suggestion of this exchange could suit everyone.