French international Christopher Nkunku, 28, has been made available for transfer by AC Milan because he is not part of the plans of the new coach, Rúben Amorim. Amorim concluded that the player was not suitable for his preferred system, despite initial plans to utilize him as a number 10. Nkunku desires to leave, as he feels the conditions are no longer suitable for him. He prefers a transfer to a European club to re-establish his career and has reportedly rejected destinations in Saudi Arabia or Turkey. AC Milan is receptive to his departure, particularly a loan, in order to generate funds following a transfer window with significant activity. This is partly because Nkunku is one of the club's highest-paid players. The three most definite options for the player are Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle, and his former club, RB Leipzig. Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid have also inquired about his situation. Nkunku has earned 18 caps and scored 2 goals for France. He transferred to AC Milan from Chelsea in August 2025 for a fee that was reported to be €37 million. According to reports from August 2026, the club's asking price for the player is between €30 million and €35 million.