Chelsea are expected to bid for Nkunk in the January transfer window

Chelsea are preparing to sign Christopher Nkunku from a number of clubs in January, according to reports.

Football Insider’s sources at Stamford Bridge have told them that the club are expecting interest from Premier League and foreign teams when the transfer window opens in the New Year.

It is believed that the 27-year-old Nkunku is “frustrated” at not playing regularly for Chelsea, with the club’s only run in the Uefa Conference League this season.

Nkunku has played in 16 of Chelsea’s 17 league games but has only started twice.

🚨 Christopher Nkunku is not happy with his position at Chelsea and will leave the team in January.

PSG, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are all interested.

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Spanish media say Nkunku’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has offered the Frenchman’s support to La Liga giants Barcelona.

It is believed that Barcelona director Deco is hoping to sign a new player to compete with Robert Lewandowski, but nothing is expected to happen until January.

Barcelona are said to be monitoring a number of forwards, with Nkunku’s name on the list being considered to include Marcus Rashford, AC Milan’s Rafael Leao and Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Chelsea are currently enjoying something of a renaissance under Enzo Maresca. The Blues are second in the Premier League table, unbeaten in their last 12 games in all competitions.

Maresca’s side host Fulham on Boxing Day.