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title: "Manchester United: Red Devils make Christopher Nkunku contact"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-05-06T16:35:39Z"
modified: "2022-05-06T16:35:39Z"
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# Manchester United: Red Devils make Christopher Nkunku contact

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) have made contact over a possible move for Manchester City target Christopher Nkunku.**

### The Lowdown: Nkunku profiled

Nkunku, a France international, is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christopher-nkunku/profil/spieler/344381) an attacking midfielder, although he can also turn out as a second striker or as a left midfielder.

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The 24-year-old has been described as an [‘explosive’](https://twitter.com/scoutedftbl/status/1152241199639650306?s=20&t=nqTqLumFXcIAo96r575GEQ) player, with Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch stating Nkunku has [‘no weakness’](https://www.goal.com/en-ug/news/nkunku-has-no-weaknesses-rb-leipzig-boss-marsch-raves-about/19um0vy67scg71rg5mvwi3cdmd) during his time in charge of RB Leipzig earlier this season.

Nkunku has made [133](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christopher-nkunku/leistungsdaten/spieler/344381) appearances for the Bundesliga side and has enjoyed a remarkable 2021/22 campaign, contributing to [52 goals in 49 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christopher-nkunku/leistungsdaten/spieler/344381).

Manchester City have recently been [linked](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Christopher-nkunku-souhaite-partir-le-rb-leipzig-veut-le-retenir/1331285) with a summer swoop for Nkunku, but it looks as if the Red Devils are trying to get one up on their fierce rivals.

### The Latest: United make contact

[Sports Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/man-united-spoken-30-goal-player-transfer-e75m-offer-get-club-thinking/) relayed an update from German outlet [Bild](https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fussball/rb-leipzig-der-nkunku-plan-tore-pott-und-weg-79980152.bild.html) regarding Nkunku on Thursday, claiming Manchester United have ‘spoken’ with the RB Leipzig star.

The report states that an offer in excess of €75m (£64.1m) could be enough, a figure that appears to be making PSG think twice.

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### The Verdict: Get it done

Nkunku has been one of the standout performers in Europe this season, so bringing him to Old Trafford would be an extremely exciting move under new boss Erik ten Hag.

[Juan Mata](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10777731/Manchester-United-Juan-Mata-shows-class-signing-autographs-RAIN-final-home-game.html) and [Jesse Lingard](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/jesse-lingard-man-utd-contract-erik-ten-hag-b2071369.html) look set to depart this summer, leaving Bruno Fernandes as the only [senior](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/kader/verein/985) attacking midfielder available to Ten Hag.

Therefore, bringing in Nkunku appears to be a no-brainer, as not only would it make strengthen United’s options considerably ahead of Ten Hag’s first year in charge, but it would also be a big blow to Manchester City.

***In other news: [Man Utd now want to pip Liverpool to ‘dangerous’ £25m starlet; he’s considering a move.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-christoph-baumgartner/)***