Does Nkunku change Milan’s market plans? Allegri likes the Premier League bomber
Accordingly, Milan could reinforce again in January in the attack: while waiting for Niclas Fullkrug’s arrival, the Rossoneri managers are reflecting on the next moves to please Massimiliano Allegri. Everything revolves around Christopher Nkunku, who on Sunday broke free in the league by scoring a brace against Verona: after complicated months and almost as a foreign element in the Rossoneri squad, the French striker has sent signals to Allegri, hoping to change what seems to be an already sealed fate.
In fact, there are several English and Turkish clubs on Nkunku, and Milan has already responded to the soundings with a 35 million euro request to avoid a capital loss. The player’s performance in the coming matches will probably decide his future in the Rossoneri. In case of the French player’s departure, the Diavolo will go directly to Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Crystal Palace striker courted by Milan for months. Mateta was already in the Rossoneri’s sights last summer, and remains a desire for January.
At the moment, contract renewal negotiations with the London club are stalled, and Mateta is reportedly very interested in a possible move to Italy. Important developments could come in the coming weeks; if he does not arrive in January, the player could in any case be booked for next June. Mateta has been at Crystal Palace since 2021: in the Premier League he has scored 45 goals in 145 games played with the London club. He also made his debut with the French national team in 2025, with whom he played three matches.
Amidst the reflections that Milan has been doing in recent weeks is also that on the future of the Rossoneri goalkeeper. Mike Maignan has yet to agree on a contract extension and his future in Milan is always in doubt. Massimiliano Allegri talked about this in a press conference.
“Maignan is a fundamental element, as are all the more experienced players. Work is being done with a view to the future: the club is committed and is evaluating the renewals of the most important players” said the meneghini’s coach.
