BREAKING NEWS: Christopher Nkunku Reveals the ONE Condition Holding Back His Arsenal Move

In a stunning revelation, Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku has opened up about a past approach from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and the one condition that could finally see him make the move to North London.

Speaking in a recent interview, Nkunku confirmed that Arteta personally reached out to him during his time at RB Leipzig regarding a potential switch to the Emirates. However, the French forward disclosed that he presented a specific condition that made Arteta and Arsenal pull out of the deal at the time.

“Yes, Arteta spoke to me about joining Arsenal when I was at Leipzig,” Nkunku stated. “But I gave him a condition then which made him back off. Now that he still wants me, I’ll give him the same condition again.”

While Nkunku stopped short of revealing exactly what the condition is, sources close to the player suggest it could be related to guaranteed playing time in his preferred attacking role or certain financial demands. The 26-year-old, known for his versatility and explosive attacking talent, has long admired Arsenal’s project under Arteta but remains firm on his personal terms being met.

This news comes at a time when Arsenal are actively looking to bolster their squad for the upcoming season, with a need for more attacking options to compete on all fronts. Nkunku, who joined Chelsea in 2023 and has shown flashes of brilliance despite an injury-hit debut season, remains a player Arteta has admired for years.

Arsenal fans have reacted with mixed emotions, with some urging the club to meet whatever condition the player has set to land the talented Frenchman. Others, however, believe no player should hold the club to ransom, especially when the exact terms remain undisclosed.

The summer transfer window is expected to be a busy one for the Gunners, and Nkunku’s latest comments have added even more fuel to the speculation. Whether Arsenal will return with a fresh offer and agree to Nkunku’s longstanding condition remains to be seen.

For now, the player has made his stance clear: he’s open to joining Arsenal — but only if that one key condition is fulfilled.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.