Report Leipzig challenge Newcastle and Aston Villa for Nkunku

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According to Sportitalia, RB Leipzig are keen on bringing Christopher Nkunku back, with Milan open to discussing a potential loan deal.

Bundesliga side RB Leipzig want to bring Nkunku back to the club, according to Sportitalia transfer expert Gianluigi Longari.

 

Leipzig want to bring Nkunku back

According to the report, Leipzig have been ‘pushing’ in recent hours, knowing that Nkunku is not part of Milan’s plans.

The French striker moved to San Siro from Chelsea last summer in a deal worth over €30m.

According to the report, the Rossoneri are even open to letting the 28-year-old leave on loan this summer.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Goncalo Ramos of AC Milan celebrates with Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan after his goal during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Previous reports in Italy claimed that both Newcastle and Aston Villa had sounded out the striker’s availability.

Nkunku scored eight goals and provided three assists in 35 appearances across all competitions with Milan in 2025-26. His contract at San Siro expires in June 2030.

BOLOGNA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 03: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan competes for the ball with Federico Ravaglia of Bologna FC during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AC Milan at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on February 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan competes for the ball with Federico Ravaglia of Bologna FC during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and AC Milan at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on February 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

He already played for RB Leipzig from 2019 to 2023, netting 70 times in 172 games.

In the meantime, Milan are ready to complete their third summer signing, welcoming Belgian winger Diego Moreira from Strasbourg for €50m.

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