Enzo Maresca says striker Christopher Nkunku is a big part of his plans at Chelsea and is not going to be sold in January. Nkunku’s future at Stamford Bridge has come into question of late with a source close to the player telling The Athletic last week that the forward is not too happy with how things are going right now.

Enzo Maresca has delivered his honest verdict on rumours linking Christopher Nkunku with a move away from Chelsea amid speculation that he is unhappy with his playing time.

Enzo Maresca insists he has no plans to see Christopher Nkunku leave Chelsea in the January transfer window. The 27-year-old, who was signed in a £52 million deal from RB Leipzig last year, has struggled for playing time this season, starting just one of Chelsea’s 12 games in the Premier League.

The full transcript from Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca at the Voith-Arena as the Italian previewed tomorrow evening's UEFA Conference League match against FC Heidenheim

Enzo Maresca insists he wants to keep Christopher Nkunku amid links to Manchester United, as he has explained his lack of league minutes this season.