Milan set clear asking price as Nkunku agrees RB Leipzig move
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AC Milan have established a clear asking price for one of their players, while Christopher Nkunku has agreed to a transfer to RB Leipzig.
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Attributed to original sourceThe latest updates in Italy claim that Christopher Nkunku has ‘said yes’ to the idea of returning to his former club RB Leipzig and that Milan will be seeking a fee of up to €35m to send the Frenchman out on loan with an option or potential obligation to buy.
Nkunku ‘says yes’ to Leipzig return from Milan Nkunku is considered surplus to requirements under newly-appointed Milan head coach Ruben Amorim and is widely expected to leave the club before the close of the summer transfer window.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Rafael Leao of AC Milan hugs Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan after his goal during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) His former club RB Leipzig are among the clubs hoping to agree a deal with the Rossoneri and are currently ‘leading the race’ according to various reports in Italy. Newcastle United has also been mentioned as a potential destination.
According to the latest updates from Sky Sport transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio , Nkunku has recently agreed to the idea of returning to Leipzig this summer, which is considered a crucial step in the talks between the Frenchman, Milan and the Bundesliga club.
Milan and Leipzig will continue discussing the financial details of a potential deal over the weekend, but Saturday’s reports make it clear that the Rossoneri are standing firm with their valuation of €33m-€35m if they are to sell Nkunku or to send him out on loan with an option or obligation to buy.
Reports in Italy indicate that the clubs are currently discussing a loan deal with an option to buy. Nkunku reportedly earns a net salary in the region of €5m per season.
Nkunku joined Milan from Chelsea at a fixed cost of €37m with bonuses of up to €4m-€5m last summer and went on to provide seven goals and three assists from 32 appearances in Serie A in 2025-26. He also netted once from two outings in the Coppa Italia.
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What happened
AC Milan have communicated a clear asking price as they look to move players out, according to Italian media. In a related development, Christopher Nkunku has given his approval to a transfer back to RB Leipzig, where he previously starred before joining Chelsea. The dual stories reflect active transfer market activity involving Serie A and Bundesliga clubs, with Milan's outgoing business and Leipzig's effort to re-sign the French forward both progressing.
Chance analysis
AC Milan crystallizing their valuation signals a club in control of negotiations rather than offloading under pressure, while Nkunku's willingness to return to Leipzig points to a Chelsea career that has not gone to plan. For Leipzig, reacquiring a player they know intimately offers a quick offensive reset; for Milan, naming a firm price suggests the financial framework is set and the next move is a buyer's.
Nkunku's agreement with Leipzig weakens Chelsea's attacking options, while Milan's clear asking price could accelerate an outgoing transfer and free up squad space or budget.