Nkunku €35m asking price set as Roma, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig circle
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Chelsea have set a €35 million asking price for Christopher Nkunku, with Roma, Borussia Dortmund, and his former club RB Leipzig all interested in signing the forward.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have reportedly set a €35m price-tag on Christopher Nkunku, with interest primarily from Roma, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.
The Rossoneri effectively confirmed that he is not part of their vision for this season, as he was one of several players not just cut from the squad for today’s friendly with Manchester United, but even excluded from training with their teammates.
Nkunku was frozen out along with Youssouf Fofana, Fikayo Tomori, and David Odogu.
Milan invite Nkunku offers 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) According to Sky Sport Italia, transfer pundit Matteo Moretto, and MilanNews , there are two German clubs tracking the situation for the former Chelsea man.
They are specifically RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, while Roma had already attempted to sign Nkunku back in January and are ready to try again.
He turns 29 in November and only arrived a year ago from Chelsea at a cost of €37m plus €5m in add-ons and a percentage of the future sale fee.
Sky Sport Italia suggest the asking price set is €35m, although it is possible this could be split into a loan with option to buy at the end of the season.
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What happened
Chelsea are open to selling Christopher Nkunku during the upcoming transfer window and have placed a €35m valuation on the French forward. Roma, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig — where Nkunku previously starred before his €60m move to Stamford Bridge — have all expressed interest. The 27-year-old has struggled for consistent minutes at Chelsea and is now seen as surplus to requirements, opening the door for a return to the Bundesliga or a move to Serie A. The relatively modest asking price reflects his reduced role and could spark a bidding war between the three suitors.
Chance analysis
Nkunku's availability at €35m represents a significant discount on what Chelsea paid RB Leipzig in 2023, signaling their willingness to cut losses on a player who hasn't delivered as expected in the Premier League. For Roma, he would add proven goal-scoring quality in Serie A; for Dortmund, a dynamic attacking option; and for Leipzig, a romantic homecoming with a player they know inside-out. Chelsea's need to recoup funds and comply with PSR/Fair Play considerations likely accelerates any deal.
Chelsea would lose squad depth but gain financial flexibility; Nkunku could revive his career at any of the three suitors, with Leipzig best positioned tactically for a quick reintegration.
Monitor Nkunku's next club carefully — a move to Roma or Leipzig would boost his output in a more familiar/less demanding environment, potentially increasing his goal-scoring projection.