I’m WILL CHELSEA SELL NKUNKU IN JANUARY …
Maresca: Nkunku not for sale in January
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Christopher Nkunku is not for sale in the upcoming January transfer window.
Nkunku has started just once in the Premier League and has largely been part of Maresca’s second-string side playing in the Carabao Cup and Conference League.
There have been reports the 27-year-old is unhappy with his situation and has been linked with Manchester United, but Maresca has dismissed talk of an imminent exit.
Asked if Nkunku is not for sale in January, Maresca said: “Absolutely, yes.”
Maresca, speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Conference League fixture at Heidenheim, added: “I spoke to Christo days ago and he did not say he was unhappy. For sure, he would like to play minutes but like many players. We have so many games, especially in December.
“The problem with Christo, not the problem but it’s the same issue and the same thing we mention many times about Joao (Felix).
“If you play with Cole (Palmer), you play with Joao, or Christo, or Noni (Madueke), or Jadon (Sancho) – who is defending? Their skills and strength is not defending; it’s to attack.
“We love them but also we need the balance. Last game, we tried with Cole and Joao together. Soon, we can try with Christo and Cole, Christo and Joao, for sure.
“The reason why is because we have so many games. I completely want Christo to stay with us; I don’t have any idea to let him leave in January.”
