Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca and Christopher Nkunku (photo by Justin Setterfield, Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Chelsea are likely to let go of several players in the upcoming January transfer window, and one of them could be of interest to Barcelona.
Sources familiar with the situation informed CaughtOffside that the future of ineligible Blues Christopher Nkunku is in doubt and that Barcelona could consider taking him on loan if they fail to sign Dani Olmo.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca hasn’t found much space for Nkunku so far this season, so it might make sense for the France international to consider a temporary move away from Stamford Bridge.
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CaughtOffside which were discussed earlier Nkunku wants to leave Chelsea this January, with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain emerging as possible destinations.
Barca, however, could also be in talks due to concerns over Olmo’s registration, while Nkunku is also not the only player who could leave Chelsea this winter.
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CaughtOffside understands CFC will also send in offers for Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell in the coming weeks.
Chukwuemeka has long been admired by AC Milan, but one problem at the moment is the £30m price tag the Blues are asking for the English youngster.
While Chelsea could let Chukwuemeka go on an initial loan, it is thought they would then expect a buyout commitment of around £30m, so it remains to be seen which side will drop that.
Chilwell’s future has also been in question for a long time, with Juventus monitoring his situation.
Manchester United have also previously been linked with Chilwellso one can imagine there will be a decent amount of suitors for a proven player of his caliber.
