Romano: Milan initiate contact with Chelsea forward who is open to leave

AC Milan have initiated contact with Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku over a potential move in the final days of the mercato, a report claims. 

Following the slowdown in the negotiations for Sporting Lisbon’s Conrad Harder, Milan are exploring other options on the mercato for the No.9 role. Dusan Vlahovic has been mentioned as an option, but the management is also looking at other opportunities.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Milan are in talks with several intermediaries/agents as they need to reinforce the attack. One of the names that has been added to their list is Christopher Nkunku, the Chelsea forward.

Nkunku is open to a move

Initial contact has been made by Milan regarding the former Frenchman, who is open to leaving Chelsea in the final days, as Romano continues. The price tag would have to be within the Rossoneri’s, and that’s why they are moving in the final days of the mercato.

🚨🔴⚫️ EXCL: AC Milan make contact to explore deal for Christopher Nkunku among attacking options.

Milan are in active talks for new signings upfront and Nkunku has been discussed in the recent hours.

Player open to leave Chelsea in the final days. pic.twitter.com/6OROc073PC

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2025

Last season, Nkunku made 48 appearances for Chelsea and found the back of the net 15 times. He would certainly add quality to the Milan attack, but questions can be asked as it was initially reported that Milan wanted a Giroud-esque striker, which Nkunku isn’t.

Then again, Nkunku is probably just one of several options that Milan are evaluating in these moments.