Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Gianluca Di Marzio· 24 Aug 2026
Nkunku set for Leipzig medical as Milan green-light €32m deal
Christopher Nkunku could undergo his RB Leipzig medical as early as Tuesday after Milan sanctioned his exit.


C. Nkunku
player
Player
Christopher Nkunku
Position
Forward
Current club
AC Milan
Linked club
RB Leipzig
Reported fee
€4m loan + €28m option
What happened. Milan have given the green light for Nkunku to travel for a medical with RB Leipzig, with a deal potentially worth up to €32m.
- Nkunku spent four successful years at Leipzig between 2019 and 2023.
- His salary is around €5m net per season, with talks ongoing.
- He joined Milan from Chelsea for €37m plus bonuses last season.
If completed, Nkunku would return to Leipzig after just one season at Milan.
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