Christopher Nkunku linked with surprise Serie A move: Inter Milan lead the chase
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge, with fresh reports from France indicating that Serie A giants Inter Milan have opened preliminary negotiations over a potential summer transfer. The France international has endured a challenging spell in London since his high-profile move from RB Leipzig in 2022, and Chelsea are now reportedly ready to cut their losses.
Nkunku arrived at Chelsea two years ago for a substantial €60 million fee after dazzling in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig. Despite high expectations, injuries and inconsistent form have limited his impact in the Premier League. Over the past two seasons, the 27-year-old striker has made 62 appearances for the Blues, registering 18 goals and 5 assists across all competitions — a return that falls short of his prolific output in Germany.
According to French daily L’Équipe, Chelsea have informed interested clubs that Nkunku will be available during the upcoming transfer window for a fee in the region of €35–40 million. That price tag represents a significant reduction on what the Blues initially paid, but it reflects the club’s renewed strategy of trimming their squad while complying with Financial Fair Play regulations.
Inter Milan have emerged as frontrunners in the race for Nkunku’s signature, with sources claiming that discussions have already taken place between the player’s representatives and the Serie A champions. The Nerazzurri are believed to be searching for attacking reinforcements ahead of next season, and Nkunku’s versatility — capable of playing as a striker, second forward or attacking midfielder — makes him a particularly attractive option for Cristian Chivu’s fluid system.
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Despite signing a long-term contract with Chelsea that runs until 2029, Nkunku is understood to be open to a new challenge after two difficult years in England. A move to Italy could provide him with the platform to reignite his career at one of Europe’s elite clubs. At international level, Nkunku has made 14 appearances for the French national team, scoring once, but regular starts at club level have been hard to come by.
A switch to San Siro would see Nkunku join a host of top talents competing in Serie A, which continues to grow in competitiveness and prestige. For Inter, the acquisition of a proven attacker like Nkunku could bolster their depth and goal threat heading into next season’s Champions League campaign.
With the transfer window approaching and several European clubs monitoring his availability, Christopher Nkunku’s future looks set to dominate headlines in the coming weeks. Should Inter agree to meet Chelsea’s asking price, the Frenchman might be the latest Premier League star to seek a fresh start on Italian soil.
Stay tuned as the saga unfolds — Nkunku to Inter could be one of the marquee stories of the summer.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
