In the 21st round of the Bundesliga, Leipzig lost 2-3 to Bayern. Looking back at this game, Leipzig striker Nkunku once again became the best performer in the team, and he helped Leipzig to draw with Bayern at one point. Counting the goals scored in this game, Nkunku has scored 18 goals and 13 assists in 30 appearances in all competitions this season. Seeing this, Arsenal fans were quite upset: in order to save 20 million euros, Arsenal twice refused to buy him. This is good, I have to go back to Greater Paris to take over Mbappe.
It all started three years ago. At the beginning of 2019, then Arsenal manager Emery was interested in taking advantage of the winter window to strengthen the front. In line with the principle of using the cook, Emery hopes to sign the former owner Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Nkunku. Coincidentally, Nkunku, who felt that he was difficult to get a chance to ascend to the throne, also intended to leave Paris Saint-Germain and defect to his mentor Emery. At that time, many media believed that the deal was very promising.
However, Nkunku was ultimately unable to join Arsenal. This is so because Paris Saint-Germain management is only willing to sell Nkunku and not accept Arsenal's loan offer. It should be noted that paris saint-germain's offer for Nkunku is not very high, only 17.2 million pounds (around 20 million euros). Referring to Nkunku's performance at that time, it is a conscience price. Unfortunately, Arsenal had no intention of paying for people, so they terminated the transfer negotiations. It wasn't long before Arsenal hired midfielder Dennis Suarez from Barca.
In hindsight, the program was terrible. Unable to adapt to the premier league confrontation, Dennis Suarez's performance is difficult to satisfy. To make matters worse, he also suffered a groin injury in the second half of the season and directly hung up the exemption card. Because of this, manager Emery asked again to sign Nkunku after the summer window opened. It is worth mentioning that the management of Paris Saint-Germain deliberately "reduced the price" of Nkunku, as long as 15 million euros. However, the stubborn Arsenal management again rejected Emery's offer. Not long after, the Bundesliga upstart Leipzig official announced the news of Nkunku's joining.
Nkunku, who had just entered the Bundesliga from Ligue 1, was at a loss. Fortunately, under the careful guidance of then-manager Nagelsmann, he quickly adapted to the rhythm of the Bundesliga. Not only that, but Nagelsman, after carefully observing Nkunku, decided to move him from midfield to the forward position. It was this magical adjustment that fully unleashed Nkunku's offensive talents. Especially this season, Nkunku has become Leipzig's offensive thigh: not only scoring goals frequently but also often assisting teammates. According to statistics, Nkunku has scored 18 goals and 13 assists in 30 appearances in all competitions this season, which is a terrible efficiency.
With Nkunku's heroic performance in the Bundesliga, his german turnaround price soared all the way to 55 million euros. It is reported that the French national team coach Deschamps is also interested in summoning Nkunku in March this year. Seeing this, Arsenal fans are speechless: such a good player actually refuses to spend 20 million! If Nkunku had been bought, why worry about Aubameyang and Lacazette leaving the team.
Paris Saint-Germain fans are undoubtedly more frustrated than Arsenal fans. Fortunately, they still have a chance to save themselves. Nkunku once again stated in a recent interview with the "Team Newspaper" that he did not mind returning to Paris Saint-Germain to play. Considering that Mbappe, who refused to renew his contract, was determined to go to Real Madrid, there was indeed an Nkunku position in the front. Therefore, Nkunku, who frequently "shows his heart", is likely to return to his old club to replace Mbappe and form a new trident with Messi Neymar.