Nottingham Forest have now reportedly entered the race to sign a Chelsea player who was part of the Club World Cup squad this summer.
It was a successful end to the 2024/25 season for Chelsea, winning the Club World Cup in style by thrashing Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Chelsea bosses have urged the players to stay humble after their recent success, but supporters have every right to be excited about the future of their young squad.
Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles Football Club
Nottingham Forest join Christopher Nkunku race
The future of Blues attacker Christopher Nkunku, 27, is certainly an interesting talking point this summer.
Chelsea staff were impressed with Nkunku’s involvement at the Club World Cup, where he played six times and scored an important goal in a knockout victory against Benfica. However, previous reports claimed that Nkunku is deemed ‘surplus to requirements’ at Stamford Bridge as they prepare to sell him.
Journalist Simon Phillips reports via Substack that he heard from sources on Monday afternoon that Nottingham Forest have ‘now’ come in with interest in signing Nkunku.
It is understood that the French forward also has interest from Newcastle United, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and other clubs around Europe. Phillips adds that the Chelsea man may prefer to remain in the Premier League, so let’s wait and see what happens in the remainder of the window.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s Forest side includes former Chelsea youngsters Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina. If Nkunku joins them at the City Ground, it would feel like a statement addition for the Reds.
Nuno Espirito Santo applauds the Nottingham Forest fans after defeat to Chelsea
How much Christopher Nkunku could cost
Nkunku, who joined Chelsea for £52m (BBC) from RB Leipzig two years ago, has struggled to hit top form at Stamford Bridge.
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