Christopher Nkunku drops major Chelsea transfer hint with four-word message amid Man Utd links

With Chelsea having already brought in a number of new arrivals this summer, focus is now turning to outgoing transfers.

Noni Madueke saw his £52million move to London rivals Arsenal confirmed on Friday, but there are plenty more player who could depart Stamford Bridge over the coming days and weeks.

One of those who has been linked with an exit is Christopher Nkunku, having failed to tie down a regular spot in the starting XI under either Mauricio Pochettino or Enzo Maresca in the last two seasons.

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Chelsea are ready to let a number of players leave, with Nkunku on that list. football.london understands the player wants to leave and Chelsea do not intend on standing in his way if the right offer comes in.

The Blues paid £52million to sign the France striker from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023 and would like to recoup as much of that as possible should they sell this summer.

Manchester United and Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old but it could be that Nkunku decides to stay in west London and fight for his place.

The striker enjoyed a fine end to Chelsea's triumphant Club World Cup campaign, playing a key role in the semi-final win over Fluminense and coming off the bench and impressing against Palmeiras.

Nkunku enjoyed the celebrations alongside his Chelsea teammates and if his social media is anything to go by, he's still on the crest of a wave.

Posting on his official X account, Nkunku even offered a little hint that his future may well be in west London. he posted a photo of himself holding the Club World Cup trophy with the words: "Still in the mood."

That is clearly a note that he remains happy with that Club World Cup triumph, but could suggest he is still in the mood to be a Chelsea player, too.