Arsenal 
- 10 July
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Arsenal are considering a move for out-of-favour Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as Mikel Arteta looks to add more attacking options this summer.
Will Christopher Nkunku leave Chelsea and join Arsenal?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Arsenal's pursuit of Christopher Nkunku reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the attacking midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Arsenal has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Christopher Nkunku (27).
- Arsenal has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Christopher Nkunku.
- Christopher Nkunku is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Arsenal squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Martin Ødegaard , Kai Havertz )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Martin Ødegaard , Kai Havertz )
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Key player as direct competitor (Martin Ødegaard , Kai Havertz )
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Some better competitors for position (Martin Ødegaard , Kai Havertz )
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Martin Ødegaard , Kai Havertz )
Alternatives of Arsenal
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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83.6
86.5
|
Alexander Isak |
 Newcastle Utd.
|
€116.1M |
|
82.5
86.0
|
Lautaro Martínez |
 Inter
|
€105.1M |
|
81.8
89.9
|
Rodrygo |
 Real Madrid
|
€98.1M |
|
81.5
88.8
|
Charles De Ketelaere |
 Atalanta
|
€44.1M |
|
81.4
88.6
|
Vinicius Junior |
Real Madrid
|
€101.1M |
|
80.4
84.0
|
Darwin Núñez |
 Liverpool
|
€51.4M |
|
79.6
81.4
|
Omar Marmoush |
 Man City
|
€75.6M |
|
79.2
79.4
|
Marcus Rashford |
 Man Utd
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€52.2M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristhian Mosquera | 02-07-2025 | Report | |
| Hugo Ekitiké | 30-06-2025 | Report | |
| Bradley Barcola | 24-06-2025 | Report | |
| Lucien Agoumé | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Morgan Rogers | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Ollie Watkins | 16-06-2025 | Report | |
| Viktor Gyökeres | 12-05-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrygo | 05-05-2025 | Report |
Christopher Nkunku
AM, F (C), M (L)
Skill: 79.0
Pot: 80.9
Team
Chelsea
Chelsea
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€42.8M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€38.5M – €47.1M
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Who is Christopher Nkunku?
Christopher Nkunku (FRA) is a a mobile striker and currently plays for Chelsea. Christopher Nkunku is 27 years old (1997/11/14) and he is 177cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 18. Christopher Nkunku has also been used as a poacher and as a shadow striker.
Christopher Nkunku's current transfer value is between €38.5M and €47.1M. His last transfer was from RB Leipzig to Chelsea in 2023. Chelsea paid RB Leipzig €60M for Christopher Nkunku.
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