RB Leipzig star speaks amid link to Chelsea, Man Utd

RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku who is one of the players trending this summer in the latest statement said he is flattered by transfer reports linking him with a summer move to EPL clubs Chelsea and Manchester United.

Nkunku, whose career gained prominence in the German Bundesliga, having been considered surplus to requirements by French side Paris Saint-Germain, has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League giants.

The 24-year-old scored 35 goals in all competitions for Leipzig last season and also made it into Didier Deschamps’ France squad ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Speaking ahead of France’s Nations League match against Croatia on Monday, Nkunku disclosed he has a major decision to make this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Man United.

He stressed that the November World Cup in Qatar will play a significant role in his thinking.

“It’s no secret there are clubs that are interested in me. Yes, it’s flattering. But it’s also flattering to have a club like Leipzig doing everything to keep me,” Nkunku told Telefoot.

“Here, we will have to think carefully and make a good decision. The World Cup is coming to life and this is a parameter to be taken into account.

“Like I said, you just have to think it through.”