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Done deal: AC Milan to RB Leipzig, CONFIRMED and announced by RB Leipzig on 25 August ("Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig"), confirmed 2026-08-25. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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Il #Lipsia spinge per #Nkunku: possibile un prestito
Translated: RB Leipzig are pushing to sign Christopher Nkunku, with a loan deal possible
First reported 2026-08-18 11:54 BST
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🚨❌ AC Milan informed Christopher Nkunku about decision to keep him out of team training. Nkunku can be available even on loan or permanent transfer, out of Amorim project at Milan. Clubs in Italy and abroad, in talks with his agents.
First reported 2026-08-14 08:46 BST
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🚨 | BREAKING : CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU 🇫🇷 Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Christopher Nkunku via intermediaries in last days! 🇫🇷🚨⚫️⚪️#NUFC AC Milan are ready to sell Christopher Nkunku for a package worth around £30m-£35m, with Newcastle United now studying the proposal and considering whether to push for a deal. 💣💰 Christopher Nkunku would be OPEN to joining Newcastle United, with his salary demands understood to be around £5m net per season. Personal terms remain to be discussed. 👀🤝🏻 Clubs from La Liga, Bundesliga and other Premier League sides are also interested in Christopher Nkunku, with his future remaining open this summer. 🚨👀
First reported 2026-08-15 20:22 BST
#ASRoma, a Saudi and a Super Lig Clubs have already asked info for Christopher #Nkunku, who is ready to leave #ACMilan this summer. #transfers
First reported 2026-08-13 16:01 BST
🚨🔴⚪️ Christopher Nkunku has a loan proposal from RB Leipzig as revealed last week; they’d be happy to bring him back. Nkunku wants to assess all options before deciding his future.
First reported 2026-08-18 13:37 BST
2026-08-18 13:37 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🔴⚪️ Christopher Nkunku has a loan proposal from RB Leipzig as revealed last week; they’d be happy to bring him back. Nkunku wants to assess all options before deciding his future. https://t.co/eZLgBkGySC
2026-08-22 12:24 BST
STANDS🚨🔴⚪️ RB Leipzig remain favorites to sign Christopher Nkunku as the striker wants to return to Germany, after assessing all the proposals. Negotiations still ongoing with AC Milan over loan deal conditions but Leipzig are on it. https://t.co/px5T4mmyD7
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.@acmilan, attivo interesse del Lipsia per Nkunku: i rossoneri chiedono 35 milioni
First reported 2026-08-18 13:46 BST
2026-08-18 13:46 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS.@acmilan, attivo interesse del Lipsia per Nkunku: i rossoneri chiedono 35 milioni https://t.co/DvO0P2lE5P
2026-08-22 14:25 BST
STANDSNkunku dà preferenza al @RBLeipzig: il @ACMilan avanza con il club tedesco per un prestito con diritto di riscatto https://t.co/4xkjVlXrZr
Translated: Christopher Nkunku favours RB Leipzig, but AC Milan advance talks with the German club for a loan with option to buy
2026-08-23 10:50 BST
STANDSIl @RBLeipzig è in chiusura per Nkunku dal @acmilan: operazione in prestito a circa 4 milioni con diritto di riscatto fissato a 28 @SkySport @SkySportDE
Translated: RB Leipzig near deal for Nkunku from AC Milan, loan around €4m with buy option set at €28m
2026-08-25 12:31 BST
STANDSChristopher Nkunku ha completato le visite con il @RBLeipzig in mattinata. Attesa l'ufficialità. @SkySport
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🚨⏳ There’s a feeling that RB Leipzig are currently ahead in the race for Christopher Nkunku. There are many enquiries for the 28 y/o versatile forward, including from the Premier League and Newcastle. But Leipzig are already in concrete negotiations with AC Milan. RB really want to bring Nkunku back - and Nkunku is also open to a return. No agreements yet. @SkySportDE 🇫🇷
First reported 2026-08-21 20:21 BST
2026-08-21 20:21 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨⏳ There’s a feeling that RB Leipzig are currently ahead in the race for Christopher Nkunku. There are many enquiries for the 28 y/o versatile forward, including from the Premier League and Newcastle. But Leipzig are already in concrete negotiations with AC Milan. RB really want to bring Nkunku back - and Nkunku is also open to a return. No agreements yet. @SkySportDE 🇫🇷
2026-08-22 12:25 BST
STANDS🚨⏳ Christopher Nkunku ready to return to RB Leipzig as reported. RB Leipzig are in negotiations with AC Milan over a loan with an option to buy. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇫🇷 https://t.co/rz1Ugc5xQN
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#Leipzig leading the race and are confident to sign Christopher #Nkunku from #ACMilan on loan with the option to buy. Overtaken #Newcastle (the main option for #Milan because #NUFC offered obligation to buy) and #AlAhli (the french forward doesn’t want to go to Saudi). #transfers
First reported 2026-08-22 11:44 BST
2026-08-22 11:44 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS#Leipzig leading the race and are confident to sign Christopher #Nkunku from #ACMilan on loan with the option to buy. Overtaken #Newcastle (the main option for #Milan because #NUFC offered obligation to buy) and #AlAhli (the french forward doesn’t want to go to Saudi). #transfers https://t.co/OUuQkX1jPF
2026-08-23 10:56 BST
STANDSChristopher #Nkunku to #Leipzig from #ACMilan is at the final stage on loan with the option to buy. Contract until 2031 (1+4). #transfers https://t.co/bZ0xPgMado
2026-08-24 23:28 BST
STANDS🔜📝 Expected today medicals and signing for Christopher #Nkunku to #Leipzig from #ACMilan on loan with the option to buy for a total package of €35M. Contract until 2031 (1+4). #transfers https://t.co/lq070AZfbo
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🚨#ACMilan Christopher Nkunku’s return to RB Leipzig looks highly likely. 📌 The move is expected to be a loan deal. 👀 The French forward, currently out of Milan’s squad, previously spent four years at Leipzig.
First reported 2026-08-22 12:00 BST
🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU 🇫🇷 RB Leipzig have made their first bid to sign Christopher Nkunku in last mins. Loan deal with option to buy for €30m! 🇫🇷🚨⚪️#RBL Loan fee worth €5m, with option to buy for €30m. Would become an obligation if RB Leipzig qualify for the Champions League. AC Milan are studying the proposal. 🚨💰 Christopher Nkunku has given his YES to join RB Leipzig. Personal terms not agreed yet but not expected to be an issue. RB Leipzig are working on the deal. ✅️🤝🏻 Newcastle United also interested but as of now, RB Leipzig are leading the race. Important hours ahead as AC Milan studying the deal to sell Nkunku. ⏳️💣
First reported 2026-08-22 12:41 BST
2026-08-22 12:41 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU 🇫🇷 RB Leipzig have made their first bid to sign Christopher Nkunku in last mins. Loan deal with option to buy for €30m! 🇫🇷🚨⚪️#RBL Loan fee worth €5m, with option to buy for €30m. Would become an obligation if RB Leipzig qualify for the Champions League. AC Milan are studying the proposal. 🚨💰 Christopher Nkunku has given his YES to join RB Leipzig. Personal terms not agreed yet but not expected to be an issue. RB Leipzig are working on the deal. ✅️🤝🏻 Newcastle United also interested but as of now, RB Leipzig are leading the race. Important hours ahead as AC Milan studying the deal to sell Nkunku. ⏳️💣
2026-08-23 10:36 BST
STANDSExclusive from yesterday, bid set to be accepted. Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig. 🚨 Newcastle United will look for alternative solutions as Nkunku rejects the proposal, always wanted RB Leipzig. 🤝🏻 #RBL 🚨 #NUFC https://t.co/Rob23c4nZ5
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🚨⚪️🔴🇫🇷 #Bundesliga | ✈️ Christopher Nkunku s’envolera dans les prochaines heures pour l’Allemagne. 🩺 Visite médicale devrait avoir lieu demain avec le RB Leipzig. 💰 Prêt payant de 3,5M€ + option d’achat non obligatoire de 27M€.
Translated: Christopher Nkunku traveling to Germany for medical with RB Leipzig, loan €3.5m plus non-obligatory €27m option to buy
First reported 2026-08-24 15:52 BST
Agreed · contract
#Leipzig have submitted the first bid to #ACMilan to try to close Christopher #Nkunku’s return on loan + option to buy for a total package of €35M. Ready a contract until 2031 (1+4) for Nkunku, who already agreed personal terms with Leipzig and is waiting for Milan’s green light
First reported 2026-08-23 09:49 BST
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🚨💥 BREAKING | Christopher Nkunku to RB Leipzig - DONE DEAL ✔️ Verbal agreement in principle reached with AC Milan for the return of the 28 y/o versatile forward. Loan deal with an option to buy now agreed. Last details. Deal set to be finalized in the next 2-3 days. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇫🇷
First reported 2026-08-23 10:32 BST
2026-08-23 10:32 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨💥 BREAKING | Christopher Nkunku to RB Leipzig - DONE DEAL ✔️ Verbal agreement in principle reached with AC Milan for the return of the 28 y/o versatile forward. Loan deal with an option to buy now agreed. Last details. Deal set to be finalized in the next 2-3 days. @philipphinze24 @SkySportDE 🇫🇷
2026-08-24 19:45 BST
STANDS🚨🩺 Medical scheduled for Tuesday. €3m loan fee + €28m buy option. A potential follow-up contract is also being negotiated. https://t.co/TsGtYjqB7P
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🚨 | BREAKING : CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU 🇫🇷 RB Leipzig have reached an agreement with AC Milan for the loan of Christopher Nkunku, DONE DEAL AND LET'S-GO! 🇫🇷🚨⚪️#RBL AC Milan will receive a loan fee worth €5m with RB Leipzig having an option to buy for €27m. Total package is €32m for Christopher Nkunku if he joins permanently. 🚨💰 The option to buy will become an obligation IF RB Leipzig qualify for the Champions League via Bundesliga. Key details sorted out by AC Milan. 👀🤝🏻 Christopher Nkunku has given his YES to move to RB Leipzig. Contract details have been sorted out. Everything sorted out on a 1+3 year contract until June 2030. 🚨✅️ Nkunku has rejected the proposal to join Newcastle United as he was NOT keen on the project and Premier League return. He only wanted RB Leipzig. ❌️⚫️⚪️#NUFC Nkunku to Leipzig, LET'S-GO! 🇫🇷🤝🏻⚪️
First reported 2026-08-23 10:56 BST
Christopher Nkunku is set to return to Leipzig from Milan on a loan with buy option. Agreement in principle in place between the clubs.🎈
First reported 2026-08-23 12:04 BST
Christopher Nkunku torna al RB Lipsia. Accordo verbale raggiunto con il Milan per un prestito oneroso a tre milioni e mezzo di euro con diritto di riscatto non obbligatorio per una cifra leggermente sotto i 30. Le parti stanno lavorando ai documenti. Tutto su Youtube:
Translated: Verbal agreement between RB Leipzig and AC Milan for a paid loan worth 3.5 million euros, with a non-obligatory option to buy just under 30 million.
First reported 2026-08-23 21:54 BST
🚨🔴⚪️ RB Leipzig reach verbal agreement to sign Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan, here we go! Documents being exchanged now after deal in place at €3.5m loan fee plus buy option clause slightly under €30m. Nkunku wanted Leipzig, deal now agreed in principle.
First reported 2026-08-23 21:55 BST
2026-08-23 21:55 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨🔴⚪️ RB Leipzig reach verbal agreement to sign Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan, here we go! Documents being exchanged now after deal in place at €3.5m loan fee plus buy option clause slightly under €30m. Nkunku wanted Leipzig, deal now agreed in principle. https://t.co/dcsAXBSiGX
2026-08-14 08:46 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ON🚨❌ AC Milan informed Christopher Nkunku about decision to keep him out of team training. Nkunku can be available even on loan or permanent transfer, out of Amorim project at Milan. Clubs in Italy and abroad, in talks with his agents. https://t.co/gDtOV5fiKQ
2026-08-15 06:07 BST
PLAY ON🚨 Christopher Nkunku left Milano on Friday but not due to any imminent transfer - negotiations have just started with clubs keen. No talks with Barça at all. Nkunku, up for sale as AC Milan want him to leave before the end of the window. https://t.co/80YDgxcSnG
2026-08-21 18:24 BST
PLAY ON🚨🇫🇷 Both Newcastle and RB Leipzig are in direct contact with AC Milan for Christopher Nkunku deal. Initial approaches as nothing done/agreed yet but contacts continue for the French striker. Nkunku will leave AC Milan this summer. https://t.co/c23GhwZe7g
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🚨🔴⚫️🇫🇷 #SerieA | 👀 Christopher Nkunku peut désormais quitter l’AC Milan en PRÊT cet été. ➡️ Le joueur avait déjà exprimé des envies de départ au début du mercato. 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 Plusieurs clubs italiens, allemands et espagnols sont déjà en contact pour tenter de le récupérer.
Translated: Christopher Nkunku may exit AC Milan on loan this summer, with Italian, German and Spanish clubs already in contact.
First reported 2026-08-14 12:13 BST
🚨#ACMilan Christopher Nkunku has been listed for transfer by AC Milan, as new coach Rúben Amorim doesn’t include him in plans. 📌 The French forward prefers a European move, rejecting Saudi & Turkish offers. 👀 Milan are open to a loan exit; he’s among the club’s highest earners. 🎯 Strongest options: Dortmund, Newcastle, RB Leipzig. ℹ️ Arsenal and Atlético have also inquired.
First reported 2026-08-18 17:14 BST
Lipsia-Nkunku, semaforo verde dal @acmilan: visite mediche nelle prossime ore
First reported 2026-08-24 16:40 BST
Agreed · contract
🚨EXCL: 🔴⚫️🇫🇷 #SerieA | 🔐 Accord de principe trouvé entre l'AC Milan et le RB Leipzig pour Christopher Nkunku 💰 Prêt payant de 3M€ + 27M€ d'option d'achat. ❗️Négociations toujours en cours avec le joueur pour trouver un accord contractuel 👀 Newcastle négocie toujours en coulisses avec les deux parties et peut payer un transfert sec
Translated: AC Milan and RB Leipzig reach agreement for Nkunku, €3m loan fee plus €27m option; player talks ongoing, Newcastle also interested
First reported 2026-08-22 18:33 BST
🚨#ACMilan RB Leipzig and AC Milan have reached an agreement for Christopher Nkunku. 📌 Deal structure: €3M loan + €27M buy option. 👀 Leipzig are said to have made a more convincing offer than Newcastle, who were also interested.
First reported 2026-08-23 14:00 BST
🚨 #Newcastle Newcastle United interested in AC Milan striker Christopher Nkunku. 📌 → Newcastle already enquired, met with agents. 💰 Milan → Asking price set at €35M. 📌 Newcastle → Seeking attacking depth after Gordon’s departure.
First reported 2026-08-17 19:22 BST
2026-08-24 17:24 BST
STANDS🚨🔴⚪️ Christopher Nkunku, set to fly to Germany for medical tests and contract signing at RB Leipzig. Medical booked on Tuesday. https://t.co/WSstot3Vkx
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