Chelsea flop faces being sold by his new club just FIVE MONTHS after £36m Premier League exit - with a transfer to Turkey looming
The star has flattered to deceive with his new club, scoring just twice and adding two assists in 12 league matches.
By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 13:02 GMT, 1 January 2026 | Updated: 14:11 GMT, 1 January 2026
Christopher Nkunku could reportedly be on the move from AC Milan, just five months after joining the club from Chelsea.
Nkunku, 28, signed for the Italian giants for a fee rising to £36million in August, which came after two underwhelming years with the Blues where he struggled for form and fitness and netted just six Premier League goals.
The Frenchman has flattered to deceive in Italy, scoring just twice and adding two assists in 12 Serie A matches.
And, according to Italian outlet corrieredellosport, Nkunku's future at Milan is uncertain, with Fenerbahce interested in a move for the Frenchman.
The Turkish side are managed by Domenico Tedesco, who helped to oversee Nkunku's impressive development at RB Leipzig during his 10 months in charge of the club between December 2021 and September 2022.
The report adds that the pair have a great relationship and Tedesco has already personally contacted Nkunku, while club-to-club talks have started.
AC Milan star Christopher Nkunku could reportedly be on the move to Turkish side Fenerbahce
Nkunku only joined the Italian giants in the summer after two underwhelming years at Chelsea
However, Milan are believed to want at least €35m (£30.5m) for Nkunku, a price Fenerbahce are not willing to match at the moment.
They would prefer a loan with an option to buy deal, but Max Allegri's side will only consider a permanent sale.
Nkunku, who has also attracted interest from clubs in the Middle East, will similarly need to be convinced of the merits of the move, with the report adding that he is unsure about heading to Turkey after such a short period in Milan.
The 28-year-old is said to believe he can work his way into Allegri's first-choice team and will be boosted by the two goals he scored in their 3-0 win over Hellas Verona on Sunday.
Speaking after that game, Allegri had heaped praise on Nkunku and said he expects him to keep getting better.
'He’s a good guy who wants to do well,' Allegri told DAZN. 'He broke his duck today and then after the penalty, scored a goal that was in his DNA.
'I think he can continue to improve like everyone else.'