Nkunku prefers Leipzig, but Newcastle lead chase

Newcastle have the best offer, but Nkunku's heart is set on a Leipzig return.

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What happened. Newcastle United have made the best offer to Milan for Christopher Nkunku, but the player prefers a return to RB Leipzig, according to Italian reports.

• Nkunku is excluded from Milan's squad and has no shirt number.
• He scored 70 goals in 172 games for Leipzig from 2019-2023.
• Galatasaray approached but Nkunku wasn't interested.

Neither club is at an advanced stage, so a deal is not imminent.

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