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title: "Romano issues Chelsea boost in Christopher Nkunku hunt"
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author: "Samuel Slaney"
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published: "2022-10-28T06:48:32Z"
modified: "2022-10-28T06:48:34Z"
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# Romano issues Chelsea boost in Christopher Nkunku hunt

Chelsea remain in control in their chase for RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku.

That is according to [Fabrizio Romano](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/10/26/chelsea-in-control-over-christopher-nkunku-transfer/) who issued the update around the [£52million](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/10/26/chelsea-in-control-over-christopher-nkunku-transfer/) star, reiterating that the player has had a medical with the club and that a deal has been agreed in principle.

In his exclusive column with [CaughtOffside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/10/26/chelsea-in-control-over-christopher-nkunku-transfer/), the transfer guru said: *“It’s important to mention that Chelsea have everything under control, he’s agreed in principle to join, he’s had a medical with Chelsea, and he’s waiting to sign his contract.”*

*“Everyone who’s joining Chelsea all agree that Nkunku will be an excellent signing for the Blues.*

*“Just a reminder – Chelsea don’t plan to meet Nkunku’s €60m release clause, they plan to reach a different agreement.”*

## **“Excellent signing”**

Nkunku’s recent emergence has seen him reach the pinnacle of Europe’s list of brightest prospects, thanks to his efforts over the last couple of seasons.

He has gone from a steady attacking asset to a roaring prospect, with his sudden emergence across the 2021/22 campaign seeing him net a whopping [20 goals](https://www.fotmob.com/players/704523/christopher-nkunku) and [13 assists](https://www.fotmob.com/players/704523/christopher-nkunku) across 34 Bundesliga games.

The season prior saw him notch [six goals](https://www.fotmob.com/players/704523/christopher-nkunku) and [six assists](https://www.fotmob.com/players/704523/christopher-nkunku) from 28 Bundesliga appearances – further evidence of his meteoric rise.

The France international has taken his form from last term into this campaign, scoring [eight goals in 11 Bundesliga appearances](https://www.fotmob.com/players/704523/christopher-nkunku) for a Leipzig side who have struggled and undergone a managerial change this season.

Yet that has not affected the 24-year-old’s performances in any way.

Nkunku would be a hit for Chelsea in the Premier League, with his dynamism up-top enough to give Graham Potter’s side a different dimension in attack.

As Romano states, this will be an “excellent signing” for the Blues.