Fulham have reportedly agreed a £21.5m fee with AC Milan for the permanent signing of winger Samuel Chukwueze, according to various Italian journalists.
The breakthrough in lengthy negotiations between the two clubs – first reported by Matteo Moretto – could see the Nigerian winger become Fulham’s second signing of a quiet summer that has disappointed first team coach Marco Silva. Chukwueze came on for the final 25 minutes of the Rossoneri’s 2-1 home defeat by Cremonese on Saturday night and has been looking for regular first-team football after struggling to match his Villarreal exploits in Serie A.
The 26 year-old, who won the Europa League with Villarreal in 2021, has scored eight goals in 69 games since moving to Milan in July 2023. He has won 46 senior caps for his country and helped the Super Eagles finish runners-up in the 2023 African Cup of Nations after winning the third/fourth play-off four years earlier.
Would be a great signing!
Only problem is we’d lose him, Bassey and Iwobi to the AFCON, dates 21 Dec 2025 – 18 Jan 2026…
Agree with Phil
£21m seems pricey cosidering those stats in Milan. Let’s hope there is some reason for that. Options: I would prefer the Arsenal boy Reiss Nelson (healthy of course), not sure on Sterling, as he always seemed to play the wrong last ball (IMO). If he was back to his best, and Chelsea pay the majority of his wages, then he could be worth a PUNT.
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Phil has said it all. I hope this doesn’t bite us on the aris come AFCON time.