1) Seeing Off The Competition
The existence of a €60m (£52m) release clause (which can be triggered next summer) means plenty of top European clubs would have been in the mix for Nkunku’s signature.
Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid and the Frenchman’s former club, Paris Saint-Germain, have all been credited with an interest. By paying a slightly higher fee upfront now, Chelsea can head off any potential challenge to secure the forward’s services.
