As Tottenham Hotspur continue to scour the market for attacking reinforcements, they have now allegedly turned their attention to a Chelsea star, who could leave Stamford Bridge in search of regular game time.
According to reports, Thomas Frank wants an attacking midfielder and a winger to be signed before the September 1 transfer deadline.
Several attackers from across Europe have been mooted as potential targets for Spurs over the last week, but it has now been suggested that the Lilywhites may look to raid their London rivals.
A versatile Chelsea attacker, who scored 15 goals and provided five assists for the Blues last term, has now emerged as a surprise target for Tottenham.
Tottenham are exploring a move for Christopher Nkunku
This update comes from TEAMtalk, who claim that Tottenham Hotspur are now exploring a move to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku before the window slams shut.
The 27-year-old, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in 2023 for £52m, has struggled to secure a regular place in Enzo Marseca’s starting eleven.
The outlet claims that Spurs have now shifted their focus to the Frenchman after missing out on Eze, with the Les Blues star now ‘firmly’ on the North London club’s radar.
The report claims that Nkunku is open to a return to Leipzig, but the Bundesliga club have not made a formal approach, thus opening the door for Spurs to pursue a deal.
Will Chelsea sell Nkunku to Tottenham?
TEAMtalk say that Nkunku is viewed as an ‘ideal fit’ for Tottenham’s system due to his ability to play across the front three as well as a number ten, coupled with his flair and eye for goal.
Thomas Frank’s men hope to make the Chelsea man their ‘statement signing’ in the final week of the transfer window, but it is alleged that the West London club may be reluctant to sell the forward to a Premier League rival.
However, the publication adds that the door is not closed for a switch to Spurs for Nkunku, with the Lilywhites now considering testing Chelsea’s resolve by making a move for the player.
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