Samuel Chukwueze may be heading for a Premier League return, with Fulham making initial contact to bring the Super Eagles winger to Craven Cottage — www.isagoal.com reports.
The 26-year-old joined AC Milan from Villarreal two seasons ago but hasn’t found the consistency many expected.
According to Soccernet.ng, Fulham have officially opened discussions with Milan as they look to secure Chukwueze’s services.
He played more regularly under former coaches Stefano Pioli and Paulo Fonseca, but things changed drastically under Sergio Conceicao.
Chukwueze’s game time became limited after Conceicao’s appointment, and the lack of involvement continued even after Massimiliano Allegri replaced him.
Despite reporting early for pre-season, Chukwueze has barely featured in Milan’s recent friendlies.
There have been transfer rumours since January, and the noise around his potential departure has grown louder this summer.
Clubs in Spain have shown interest, including Real Sociedad and Mallorca, though none have submitted official offers.
Fulham have emerged as the first club to take concrete action by engaging in negotiations, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
AC Milan paid €21.1 million for Chukwueze, but Fulham are unlikely to match that figure.
He is currently valued at €10 million, and Milan are expected to ask for slightly more to recoup part of their investment.
With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on the horizon, Chukwueze is focused on finding a team where he can play consistently.
The London club understands Milan’s position and could use that to negotiate a lower deal for the Nigerian forward.
This article was updated 3 weeks ago