Chelsea tipped get deal done for Frenchman, Blues door open for midfielder move, Chelsea can sign striker for £62M

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Here is a roundup of the top Chelsea news, gossip and transfer speculation from icchelseanews featuring Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka and Viktor Gyokeres…

Italian Journalist Fabrizio Romano says that the door is open for Carney Chukwuemeka to leave CHELSEA in January with a loan move the most likely option for the midfielder.

The midfielder has endured an injury-laden time at the club since signing from Aston Villa and has really struggled to make any sort of impact at Stamford Bridge which means that he will be a big part of the plans for Enzo Maresca.

Now it has been claimed that we are open to letting the midfielder leave the club in the summer, and Marcesa has given the green light over a possible transfer move to happen.

Romano adds that Borussia Dortmund and Strasbourg are the clubs interested in negotiating – Romano posted to Twitter/X: “Understand Chelsea have opened doors to Carney Chukwuemeka’s exit this month on loan deal!

“Expected to be a paid loan with salary covered and NO buy option clause. Borussia Dortmund are pushing, in active talks for Carney on loan… another option, loan to Strasbourg.”

IcChelseanews View..

Stamford Bridge was a big move for the lad and one that has clearly not worked out – it was the wrong decision at the wrong time for the lad and his career so the best thing for him and the club is to depart.

It is a shame to see that such a talent struggled to make any sort of impact here at the Bridge, but at the end of the day, some players are just not able to make that step up in the game you know?

GYOKERES FEE SET

Sporting CP and Viktor Gyokeres have come to an agreement over what fee should be deemed acceptable for a bumper summer transfer, with the likes of CHELSEA interested in the striker.

Gyokeres is a man that is making some big noise across Europe after developing into one of the very best strikers in Europe right now, and there has been alot of talk that the Premier League giants could make a move for the man in the transfer window.

The striker has 31 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions so far this season, and reports claims that the Premier League is his ‘most likely’ destination for the Swedish star should he move away from Sporting.

He may not be leaving Sporting during the January window, but Record in Portugal float a figure of £62.8m (€75m) as the price to pay at the end of the season after the player an club came to an agreement.

And amid all the speculation, reporter Iomie Stanley, he would be an upgrade for Nicolas Jackson – he said: ‘Gyökeres is not just a goal-scorer; he is also an excellent creator. His assists in the Championship underscore his vision and ability to involve others in the play.

‘Jackson, while quick and energetic, has yet to show a similar level of creativity. Gyökeres’ versatility makes him a perfect fit for a Chelsea side that often rotates and requires attackers to adapt to different roles.

‘Gyökeres’ performances exude confidence, a trait CHELSEA desperately need in their front line. His ability to lead the line and deliver consistently, even under pressure, has been a hallmark of his game.

NKUNKU TIPPED LEAVE

Pundit Chris Sutton expects CHELSEA to sell ‘talented’ transfer flop Christopher Nkunku before the January transfer window closes in just a few weeks time, as the Frenchman has struggled to get the minutes that he wants,

Nkunku has been at the club for a few seasons now, but has really struggled with injuries during his time at the club, and despite the fact he has 13 goals this season, Nicolas Jackson is seen as the clubs  number one striker.

Enzo Maresca loves to employ Jackson as his main man in the Premier League, meaning that Nkunku has only been able to get much of his minutes in the conference League and cup competitions, which is not what the attacker wants.

Now, Ex-Premier League striker Sutton believes Nkunku is a ‘talented player’ but doubts he will come good at Stamford Bridge and has tipped Chelsea to offload him during the January window.

‘I can see Christopher Nkunku leaving,’ Sutton told NewBettingSites. ‘Enzo Maresca seems reluctant to use his bench and Nkunku hasn’t had enough regular game-time.

‘The fact he’s down the pecking order and not getting regular game time, it certainly tells you that Maresca thinks he’s OK, but you need more than OK if you want to push for the Premier League title.

‘He had that horrific injury but unless you get regular game-time, it’s really difficult to find that rhythm.

‘He is a talented player but it looks like another one where it’s just not going to happen for him at Chelsea.’

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