Christopher Nkunku to Arsenal?! Mikel Arteta considers shock transfer swoop to sign wantaway Chelsea star at bargain price but faces serious competition from Barcelona

Arsenal are reportedly considering a shock transfer swoop for Christopher Nkunku, with the Chelsea forward available for a bargain price this summer.

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• Frenchman has struggled at Stamford Bridge
• Gunners in the market for more firepower
• Spanish & German heavyweights also keen

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The France international moved to Stamford Bridge from RB Leipzig in 2023. He cost £52 million ($70m) at that point, but has struggled for form and fitness throughout his time in English football – starting just nine Premier League games this season.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Nkunku has registered only 17 goals for Chelsea through 56 appearances in all competitions, with six of those efforts coming in top-flight competition. He did, however, hit 58 goals for Leipzig across the two campaigns immediately prior to his big-money move.

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  Arsenal, who are in the hunt for more firepower, believe that the Frenchman could be a useful addition at Emirates Stadium. According to , Mikel Arteta feels that Nkunku would fit nicely into his tactical system if a switch from west to north London were to be completed.

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  It is claimed that Barcelona and a number of teams in the Bundesliga are also monitoring Nkunku’s situation. That is because he could be available for as little as £40m ($54m), which is considered to be a bargain for a player already proven at the highest level.