Date: 27th January 2025 at 11:55am
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A deflected strike from Lisandro Martinez earned Manchester United a much needed 1-0 win over Fulham on Sunday evening.

The Red Devils went into the match at Craven Cottage having won just one of their previous six games in the Premier League, and the two sides looked to be heading for a draw until Martinez beat Bernd Leno with the help of a huge deflection.

Ruben Amorim’s side now sit 12th in the top flight table, and the Portuguese will be hoping to see his team build on their narrow victory in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, though, it has emerged that one of Chelsea’s most expensive players is keen to join Man United.

According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is keen on the idea of a move to Old Trafford as he searches for regular playing time.

Nkunku, 27, has played a bit-part role for the Blues under Enzo Maresca this season, starting just three of their 23 Premier League matches.

The Frenchman has primarily been used in the domestic cup competitions and in the Europa Conference League, and he has netted an impressive 13 goals across all competitions.

Nkunku has scored 13 goals for Chelsea so far this season

It is claimed that the player was close to agreeing personal terms with German giants Bayern Munich ahead of a proposed move to Bavaria, but that has now fallen through as the two clubs couldn’t agree a deal.

Nkunku is keen to guarantee himself more regular football during the second half of the campaign, and the report claims that he is therefore interested in a move to Manchester United.

Chelsea have set an asking price of around £58 million for the France international, however the Blues could also be open to the idea of an initial loan move with an obligation-to-buy clause included.

Nkunku’s current contract with the West London outfit is set to run until the end of the 2028/29 season, with the forward having signed a long-term deal when he joined from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023.

 
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