Manchester United allegedly ready to finalize the recruitment of a Chelsea player at a reduced cost, according to media reports.

In a potential shake-up for the Premier League, Manchester United are reportedly considering Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku as a potential addition to their squad.

Rubem Amorim, the Manchester United boss, is looking to finalise preparations for pre-season, and a move for Nkunku seems to be on the table. The French international, who joined Chelsea two years ago for a fee of £52 million, is expected to be part of the outgoings at Stamford Bridge this summer.

Nkunku, who was joint top-scorer in his final season at RB Leipzig, has struggled to find his best form at Chelsea. However, without European competition, he might be able to find his best form again at Old Trafford. In his time at Chelsea, Nkunku has scored 18 goals across all competitions, including 5 in the Europa Conference League.

Chelsea should expect a transfer fee of around €42 million for Nkunku, as agreed with AC Milan, which includes a sell-on clause for future transfers. According to Transfermarkt, Nkunku is currently valued at €35 million.

Manchester United's attacking options could be significantly depleted heading into the new season. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Antony are expected to leave the club, leaving a void that Nkunku could potentially fill.

It remains to be seen if a deal can be made for Nkunku's transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United. Chelsea's transfer policy under Todd Boehly is uncertain, but they are open to recouping any fee to balance the books.

Manchester United's performance in the Europa League final was unsatisfactory, finishing 15th in the Premier League, marking their worst ever campaign. However, a new season brings new opportunities, and a potential signing like Nkunku could be a step towards rebuilding the team.

Meanwhile, Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon have joined Manchester United this summer, adding to the potential changes in the squad. Only time will tell if Nkunku will be the next addition to the team.

Nkunku, who has played 60 times and started 26 games in his two years at Chelsea, could be an almost guaranteed starter at Old Trafford, should a deal be finalised. The Frenchman has shown his prowess in front of goal, and his versatility in midfield and attack could prove invaluable to Manchester United's squad.

As the transfer window progresses, fans of both Manchester United and Chelsea will be keeping a close eye on the potential move for Nkunku. With his goal-scoring ability and versatility, he could be a valuable addition to any team, and the race for his signature is sure to be intense.