Christopher Nkunku has previously admitted that he feels like he is at his best when he is deployed as an attacking-midfielder amid fresh claims he is on Manchester United's radar.
According to a report by Sky Sports, United are 'discussing' the prospect of signing the Chelsea attacker on loan for the remainder of the season.
United are very close to sanctioning the exit of Antony, who is in Spain putting the finishing touches to a move that will see him join Real Betis on loan for the remainder of the season, and could still allow Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to leave before the February 3 deadline.
The landscape of United's attack has changed since Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach in November, with the Portuguese chief changing the team's shape to a 3-4-2-1 formation, meaning there are no places available for natural wingers.
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