After their opening win against Torino, Milan are heating up the transfer market. Key decisions regarding incoming and outgoing deals are being made at San Siro just a week before the summer transfer window closes.
The departure of Christopher Nkunku to RB Leipzig has now entered its final phase. The French striker, who netted 70 goals and provided 56 assists in 172 matches for the German club from 2019 to 2023, has already boarded an evening flight from Milan to Germany. According to insiders Philippe Hincke and Gianluca Di Marzio, the player is set to undergo a mandatory medical examination on Tuesday to complete the transfer.
Simultaneously, there’s growing intrigue around the future of Portuguese winger Rafael Leao. Aston Villa are keen on the player as they look to bolster Unai Emery's attack. Matteo Moretto reports that the Birmingham club has yet to make an official offer, but agent Jorge Mendes and the player's entourage are actively consulting with Premier League clubs, gauging the waters for a possible transfer before September 1.
As a potential reinforcement for their attacking line, Milan are targeting 23-year-old attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott from Liverpool. The left-footed playmaker spent last season on loan at Aston Villa. With his contract at Anfield running until 2027 and rules preventing another loan move, Liverpool are open to a permanent sale instead. The Reds are prepared to let the midfielder go for slightly less than his market value of €20 million, looking to avoid the risk of losing him for free next year.
