chelseaWhat a remarkable start to the 2024/25 season under new manager Enzo Maresca He’s at home at Stamford Bridge.

The Italian has guided the Blues to second place in England’s top flight while maintaining a 100% record in the Europa League, taking them to the top of the table.

He changed the team in a short period of time and brought a beautiful offensive style. Watched the club score 37 times – Second in the division behind London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Cole Palmer continues his excellent form in the new season, Register 17 target contributions Across the league, they have played a big part in their recent success in the final third.

However, the same cannot be said for a player who may be on the verge of leaving the west London side after a lack of first-team action over the past few months.

Chelsea could be close to selling star player for £52m

According to reports in Spain, the Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku have got a chance He joined La Liga side Barcelona in January through his agent Pini Zahavi.

french Joined the Blues for £52m He missed most of his first season in England in the summer of 2023 due to a knee injury.

However, he is 16 league appearances Only two of their players are starters so far, with the rest coming off the bench.

Nkunku is still registered Scored 12 goals in all competitionsseven of which went into the divisional league – helping Maresca’s side sit top of the table after the first six games.

reported that he was depressed due to his lack of playing timemay want to leave in January, whether temporarily or permanently, Barcelona has only one option.

However, Maresca must find a way to incorporate the former RB Leipzig man into his plans to avoid the mistakes of players who have flourished since leaving the club.

Why Nkunku could be Chelsea’s Havertz repeater

Kai Havertz After moving to Chelsea in the summer of 2020, he arrived with huge potential, cost £72m From German team Bayer Leverkusen.

The 25-year-old often plays as an attacking midfielder or forward. Only scored 32 goals in three years with the Blues, but most importantly he won the Champions League trophy on his debut against Manchester City.

Many supporters were disappointed with his lack of impact, leading to a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal in the summer of 2023 in a move that would change his career.

german international Scored 14 goals in all competitions He played a huge role in Mikel Arteta’s title bid last season and has scored 11 goals this term as the Gunners once again look to end their long drought without a league title.

If they retain the attacker, he will undoubtedly be a huge asset to current manager Maresca, with Nkunku being very similar to the former first-team star in many ways.

They both like to operate behind the striker, but are also more capable of operating as a lone striker, leading the team and creating their own goals.

Neither one has quite lived up to the hype given their hefty transfer fees, but they have consistently scored in crucial moments, with Nkunku particularly so this season – second only to Palmer for goals in the Blues.

The Frenchman has made it clear that given the chance he can deliver the quality required, potentially making any move they regret, which could lead to a repeat of Havertz’s deal.

Maresca does have countless options in the final third, but it’s a travesty that he isn’t given more options given Nkunku’s recent goalscoring form.

His frustration is understandable given his lack of Premier League form, but the club need to find a suitable plan to keep him at the Bridge to prevent losing a top attacker in the process.

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