Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Gianluigi Longari· 18 Aug 2026
Leipzig push to bring Nkunku back to Bundesliga
RB Leipzig are pushing to re-sign Christopher Nkunku, with Milan open to a loan.
C. Nkunku
player
Player
Christopher Nkunku
Position
Striker
Current club
AC Milan
Linked club
RB Leipzig
Reported fee
Loan deal
What happened. RB Leipzig are keen to bring Christopher Nkunku back to the club, with Milan open to letting him leave on loan this summer.
- Nkunku is not part of Milan's plans, per the report.
- Newcastle and Aston Villa had previously sounded out his availability.
- Nkunku scored eight goals and provided three assists in 35 appearances this season.
Leipzig are pushing in recent hours, but no agreement is in place yet.
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