Nkunku set for Milan medical as RB Leipzig sanction €32m sale
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Christopher Nkunku is set to undergo a medical at AC Milan as RB Leipzig approve a potential €32 million transfer for the French forward.
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Attributed to original sourceThe latest reports claim that Christopher Nkunku could have his medical with RB Leipzig on Tuesday as Milan have sanctioned his departure in a deal that could see the Rossoneri recoup up to €32m.
Report: Nkunku could have RB Leipzig medical on Tuesday On Sunday, it was reported that Milan and RB Leipzig had reached an agreement over the price and the structure of a deal for Nkunku, who spent four successful years with the Bundesliga club between 2019 and 2023.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan inflates a balloon as he celebrates with teammates after scoring to give the side a 2-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) There have been some conflicting reports on the precise transfer fee: Sky Sport Italia and Gianluca Di Marzio claim that the Frenchman will join Leipzig on a season-long loan deal at a cost of €4m with a future option to buy for an additional €28m. Other outlets claim that the loan fee will be slightly lower and the buy option slightly higher for a total package in excess of €30m.
Discussions regarding the division of the player’s salary, reported to be around €5m net per season, continued on Sunday and Monday, and according to the latest updates, Milan have now ‘given the green light’ for Nkunku to travel for his medical, which could take place as early as Tuesday.
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) Nkunku has only been with Milan for one season after joining from Chelsea at a cost of €37m plus bonuses.
He went on to provide seven goals and three assists from 32 appearances in Serie A in 2025-26 under Massimiliano Allegri, who was given his marching orders the day after the season came to an end.
Allegri has since been replaced by Ruben Amorim in the San Siro dugout and the Portuguese has decided that Nkunku, along with Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and Santiago Gimenez will not be part of his plans for the coming season .
TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of AC Milan looks on before the Serie A match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on August 23, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Those four players have not been given squad numbers for the 2026-27 campaign and were not involved as Milan recorded a 2-1 victory away against Torino on Sunday evening.
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What happened
AC Milan are closing in on the signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, with the Bundesliga club sanctioning a deal worth around €32 million. The French attacker is set to arrive in Italy for a medical, bringing an end to his time in Germany. Nkunku previously starred at Leipzig with prolific goalscoring numbers before injuries disrupted his progress. His arrival would give Milan a significant attacking option as they build their squad for the new season.
Chance analysis
Milan are pushing to land one of the Bundesliga's most gifted attacking talents from recent years, and a €32m fee represents a shrewd piece of business if Nkunku can rediscover his pre-injury form. For Leipzig, losing a player of his ceiling is a notable blow, even if his injury record made a sale a logical decision. The move signals Milan's intent to compete at the top end of Serie A with a technically refined forward who can operate across the front line.
Milan gain a versatile, high-ceiling attacking option; Leipzig lose a potentially decisive forward as their attacking depth takes a hit.