Amorim wants United to buy Chelsea's £52m player.

After his first game in charge of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim received some encouraging news about Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku. It seems that Nkunku could make a big impact if he were to join the Red Devils. Amorim's debut as United manager was a 1-1 draw against newly-promoted Ipswich Town on Sunday afternoon. The game started off on a positive note for United, with Marcus Rashford scoring in just two minutes after a fantastic run from Amad Diallo.

However, Ipswich proved to be a tough opponent and managed to equalize just before halftime through Omari Hutchinson's deflected strike. After the match, Amorim admitted that United would "suffer for a long period" as he tries to implement a new style and boost the confidence of a team currently sitting in 12th place in the Premier League.

To improve the squad, Amorim will likely turn to the transfer window and former Premier League star Emmanuel Petit has suggested that signing Nkunku from Chelsea would be a smart move. The Frenchman joined Chelsea in 2023 for a hefty sum of 52 million pounds from RB Leipzig, but his first season was hampered by injuries and he only made 14 appearances. This season, although he is back to full fitness, Nkunku has only started one Premier League game due to the strong competition for his position at Stamford Bridge.

According to reports, Nkunku is growing frustrated at Chelsea and Petit believes that he would have a significant impact at Old Trafford if he were to make the move. "Ruben Amorim has a clear philosophy and knows exactly what he wants from his players," Petit said in an interview. "He wants intelligent players and Christopher Nkunku fits that description perfectly. He would be a great addition to the team and could make a big difference at Manchester United."

Petit also believes that Nkunku is not a priority at Chelsea due to the upcoming arrival of Estevao Willian. The Brazilian wonderkid, who has been compared to Neymar, will join Chelsea next summer for a staggering fee of 29 million pounds. "Nkunku isn't being prioritised at Chelsea because of the signing of Estevao Willian," Petit explained. "He is a highly-rated player in Brazil and has a lot of quality, but his injuries have held him back. Although Chelsea would be happy to keep him, he is not their main focus."

While Manchester United were held to a draw, Chelsea continued their impressive form with a 2-1 win over Leicester City. The victory was also a special one for Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously played for Leicester. It seems that both United and Chelsea have some exciting times ahead, with Amorim and Maresca at the helm. It remains to be seen if Nkunku will make the move to Old Trafford, but one thing is for sure - he would be a valuable addition to any team.

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