Man Utd get huge Nkunku transfer boost despite confusion reigning over deal’s true cost

Man Utd have received a timely boost in their quest to sign Christopher Nkunku, though reports are differing as to how much a deal will cost.

The French forward, 24, has been nothing short of sensational this season. The RB Leipzig ace had never broken double figures for goals across all competitions prior to this season. Ahead of tonight’s Europa League clash with Rangers, his tally this years stands at a whopping 31.

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Nkunku has plundered goals in each competition he has played in and his potency in front of goal has earned him his first two France caps in 2022.

Unsurprisingly, his remarkable rise has not gone unnoticed, with Man Utd the headline act chasing his signature.

The Red Devils are poised to lose several forwards this summer as free agents. Edinson Cavani, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata will all leave for nothing. Furthermore, doubts persist as to whether Mason Greenwood will ever play for the club again.

Fabrizio Romano recently stated Manchester United will “100 percent” sign a new centre-forward this summer. What that means for Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford was detailed here.

Yet an Nkunku arrival could in some ways be a better use of United’s money if Ronaldo is retained. While a new striker would split minutes with Ronaldo, Nkunku can – and has – played literally everywhere in the final third this season.

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