Repubblica: Interest in Nkunku growing as Milan set price for January exit – the situation

Christopher Nkunku is AC Milan’s biggest disappointment so far this season, and it cannot be ruled out that he leaves after a few months.

As La Repubblica (via MilanNews) report, Milan paid a whopping €37m this summer to sign Nkunku, but he has so far contributed just one goal and one assist, numbers far from what the management expected.

For this reason, Igli Tare and co. are reportedly starting to seriously evaluate Nkunku’s position in the squad, which is increasingly uncertain given the interest from Turkey.

Istanbul calling

Nkunku has admirers in Turkey, more specifically in Istanbul, where two of the city’s three big teams are said to be testing the waters to make an offer. Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are tracking the Frenchman, with the latter ahead of the former at the moment.

To sell the former Chelsea man in January, Milan are asking for €35m, a figure that would still allow the Rossoneri to record a small capital gain after just six months of amortisation following his arrival in August.

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In addition to Turkish clubs , Juventus have also reportedly timidly made an offer for Nkunku, exploring a swap deal with Federico Gatti. The Premier League are also showing interest in the 28-year-old.

Despite this, Turkey currently seems the most likely destination for the ex-Leipzig star, given that the only clubs willing to offer ‘real money’ (not a loan with option) are Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.