Milan Close To Signing Christopher Nkunku From Chelsea In £36.2m Deal

Milan are poised to motion nan Chelsea guardant Christopher Nkunku for a package worthy €42m (£36.2m). The woody contains a sell-on clause for nan France international, who has agreed individual position pinch nan Serie A club.

Chelsea person revamped their onslaught and decided Nkunku is not portion of their plans. They are expected to adhd to Enzo Maresca’s options by signing nan Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho for betwixt £35m and £40m.

The impending waste of Nkunku does not straight subordinate to nan pursuit of Garnacho because they play successful different positions. Moving Nkunku retired whitethorn create abstraction for Chelsea to push for an attacking midfielder. They are willing successful Barcelona’s Fermín López and RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. Tottenham are considering whether to bid for nan latter.

Leipzig were 1 of nan teams pushing for Nkunku, who near nan Bundesliga broadside for £52m successful 2023. The 28-year-old has struggled for shape and fittingness astatine Chelsea. He picked up a knee wounded during his first pre-season and was incapable to build momentum. He had a bit-part domiciled nether Maresca past season, though he made contributions to Chelsea winning nan Club World Cup this summer.

Bayern Munich held talks complete Nkunku but were willing only successful a loan. Chelsea wanted a imperishable sale. Their position is somewhat different connected Nicolas Jackson, who whitethorn beryllium allowed to spell connected indebtedness if nan woody contains an responsibility to buy. Bayern, Aston Villa, Napoli, Juventus and Newcastle are search nan striker. Roma, Leipzig and a big of English sides are monitoring nan 19-year-old winger Tyrique George.