The brace against Verona has temporarily boosted Christopher Nkunku's market value, whose case remains one of the most delicate on Milan’s table this January. The interest from Fenerbahce is real, but for now the key step is missing: an official offer. Without it, all discussions remain suspended between technical evaluations, market strategy, and the need to maintain continuity in a project that Allegri is still shaping.
Waiting, conditions, and Allegri’s role
Milan is not considering "convenient" solutions. Any sale of Christopher Nkunku could only happen as a permanent transfer, or at most through a loan with an obligation to buy at 35 million, a figure that would allow the Rossoneri not to record a loss in the accounts. No creative formulas, no discounts, even though Fenerbahce is already trying to lower Milan’s demands: the sale of the Frenchman must make immediate technical and economic sense, as pointed out by Milan News.
In this context, Massimiliano Allegri’s role is central. The coach will be fully involved in the overall evaluation: selling Nkunku only makes sense if market alternatives guarantee an immediate impact without weakening the squad at a crucial point in the season. The issue is therefore not just “if” to sell him, but “who” would potentially replace him.
January test: decisive performance
Form on the pitch will also be decisive. Nkunku will be closely evaluated in the first days of January, starting with Friday’s match against Cagliari. If he continues to deliver positive performances, keeping him will become the most logical option for everyone. The brace has reignited hope, but it has not yet fully closed the debate.
On the other hand, if he stumbles again, Milan could seriously consider the Turkish interest, provided the right offer arrives. Fenerbahce is observing and trying to lower Milan’s demands, while the Rossoneri wait, without pressure or the need to sell at all costs.
