Chelsea transfer news: The Blues may already have the answer to their difficulties in front goal evidenced this season
Mauricio Pochettino will face a busy first few months at Chelsea - should he finally be confirmed as their new manager - with the summer transfer window set to be a decisive one for the Blues. Moves both into and out of the club will likely take place as the major squad reshuffle continues under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.
No Chelsea star has hit double figures for goals in this campaign, clearly highlighting the need for that goal scoring option. Thankfully for Pochettino, ahead of his expected arrival, that is one problem that could already have a solution.
In the most obvious indication of his proposed arrival to date, Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl told BILD in 2022: "The signs are very, very clear that he's moving to Chelsea." Regarding his future, Nkunku may consider himself lucky the deal was wrapped up many months ago as the Frenchman has been plagued by numerous injuries this season.
That strike proved to be decisive as Leipzig took themselves closer to the Champions League qualification spots with the narrow victory secured by Nkunku. After the game, Leipzig boss Marco Rose praised the match-winner and also appeared to confirm he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
Rose told reporters: “That (winning goal) should give him a boost for the next few weeks - for his last few weeks with us."
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