Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku has addressed ongoing rumors linking him to Paris Saint-Germain, acknowledging the club’s stature but emphasizing that no official offer has been made. Meanwhile, PSG’s rising star, Senny Mayulu, is attracting attention from Lazio, who are closely monitoring the 18-year-old midfielder. Despite being seen as an important talent for the future by PSG, Mayulu’s impressive performances have sparked interest from the Italian side, adding another layer to the speculation surrounding his future.
Chelsea Star Comments on PSG Transfer Rumors
Nkunku joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for £52m from RB Leipzig, but rumors suggest he could be on his way out already.
PSG, where Nkunku began his career and played 78 matches, is reportedly interested in signing the 26-year-old French international.
Nkunku has been asked about PSG’s interest, and while he acknowledged them as a ‘big club,’ he emphasized that no official offer has been made yet.
‘PSG remains a big club, but there has not been one approach,’ Nkunku told French outlet Telefoot.
Nkunku has made an impressive impact, scoring seven goals in 11 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions this season.
He is under contract until June 30, 2029 and has made a total of 25 appearances for the west Londoners to date.
Nkunku has had to battle for playing time with Nicolas Jackson this season, as head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged he can’t include both in the starting lineup.
Nkunku has been competing for minutes with Nicolas Jackson this season, with head coach Enzo Maresca admitting he can’t fit both into the starting XI.
‘We can think to play with Nicolas, Christo, Joao, Cole Palmer, Noni [Madueke] – fantastic! But then, who is defending? Me and you?
‘I would like to put all of them in because I really like football and I really like to keep the ball, but the problem is when you lose the ball, you have to defend. Not all of them can defend at the same level.’
Chelsea’s next match is on Sunday, where they’ll take on Liverpool in a clash at Anfield.
Right now, the Blues are ranked fourth in the Premier League standings after their first seven matches of the 2024-25 season.
Lazio Target Rising PSG Teenager
Paris Saint-Germain’s promising young talent, Senny Mayulu, has become the latest player to be linked with Lazio.
The Biancocelesti strengthened their squad over the summer, parting ways with veterans like Ciro Immobile, Luis Alberto, Felipe Anderson, and Danilo Cataldi.
Despite these changes, reports suggest that the club’s Sporting Director, Angelo Fabiani, is set to sign more young talents in upcoming transfer windows.
Lazio Monitoring PSG Talent Senny Mayulu
Recently, Lazio has been linked with players such as Reda Belahyane, Gustavo Sa, and Adrian Zeljkovic. According to PSG Inside (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), the Italian club is also keeping an eye on Mayulu.
The 18-year-old attacking midfielder joined PSG’s youth setup in 2018 and has since worked his way up to Luis Enrique’s first team. This season, the Spanish coach has given Mayulu four brief appearances in Ligue 1, totaling 44 minutes on the field. The teenager is contracted to the French champions until June 2027.
A Promising Future Ahead
The source confirms that PSG views the young talent as a key figure for the future, but that hasn’t stopped Lazio from closely monitoring him in recent weeks. The skilled midfielder of Congolese descent was born and raised in France and has been representing France’s youth teams internationally, including the Under-20s.
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