The above price surprised many people, and the big question was raised: Will Liverpool dare to risk such a risk deal?
Nkunku was bought by Chelsea from Leipzig in the summer of 2023 with a lot of expectations. After a great 2021/22 season in the Bundesliga, where he scored 35 goals and had 16 assists in 52 matches, Nkunku was considered one of the most potential attacking midfielders in Europe.
However, when joining Chelsea, he could not find the peak performance. During the past two seasons, Nkunku had only 17 goals and 5 assists, and more sadly, most of these contributions came from the Conference League, the European third -class tournament.
So why did Chelsea set such a high price for a player who did not achieve expectations? The answer may be in the fact that Chelsea has spent too much in recent years, and it is unexpected to find a way to recover a part of the cost. However, this price still makes many people ask questions about rationality, especially when compared to the actual performance of the French player.
However, if looking at the positive aspect, NKunkU is still a very flexible and versatile player. He can play as a creative midfielder, right wing striker or central striker, which makes him an attractive choice for any team.
Moreover, if looking at previous achievements, Nkunku is still one of the most talented young players in Europe, and he may regain his form when playing in a more appropriate environment.
Liverpool is said to be interested in Nkunku in the context that they can sell Darwin Nunez. However, the £ 52 million price for Nkunku is a big investment for a player with unstable form.
Liverpool will have to consider carefully whether it is worth spending that money for a player who is still in the process of finding himself after a difficult time at Chelsea. However, if Chelsea agrees to discount or have flexibility in this deal, Liverpool may not miss this opportunity.
Besides, Liverpool now searches a player capable of creating creative creativity, which NKunkU can bring.
Although he could not compete with stars like Bukayo Saka or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nkunku’s flexible and diverse play ability could still help Liverpool improve his creativity in his play.
The £ 52 million price for Nkunku may be a Chelsea decision to recover capital, but it is undeniable that this number seems to be quite high for a player who is in erratic form.
Liverpool, if deciding to participate in this deal, will have to carefully consider the potential and revival of NKUCKU before accepting a large investment.
Overall, this is a risky deal, when the team ranked fifth in the Premier League discounted.
