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By SIMON JONES and GETHIN HICKS, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 04: 46 AEST, 29 August 2025 | Updated: 05: 07 AEST, 29 August 2025 View comments Chelsea and AC Milan have reached an agreement over the permanent transfer of forward Christopher Nkunku in a deal worth £36. 2million plus a sell on clause. Daily Mail Sport reported on Wednesday how talks were advancing over the Blues want-away's exit. France international Nkunku has been given permission to travel with personal terms on a five year contract already in place. He is scheduled for a medical on Friday. The 27-year old had also attracted interest from Bayern Munich and his former club RB Leipzig. Chelsea are continuing discussions with Bayern Munich over the departure of Nicolas Jackson. They have been anticipating an approach from Newcastle United, as they search for strikers to fill the void left by Aleksander Isak's dispute, but despite links, Liverpool are not planning a move for Jackson. Chelsea are monitoring developments as Tottenham make a £60m move for RB Lepizig's Xavi Simons and are attentive to the situation of Fermin Lopez at Barcelona. Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is on the verge of leaving the club for AC Milan He will join Luka Modric and manager Massimiliano Allegri at the San Siro when the move's complete Meanwhile club officials at last tonight reached an agreement with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho. Having fallen out with Ruben Amorim, the Argentine has made it clear all summer that he 'only wants Chelsea' and has been left out of every Red Devils squad this season. The two clubs have agreed on a £40m deal for Garnacho, with a 10 per cent sell-on clause, according to The Athletic. The 21-year-old looks set to put pen to paper on a seven-year deal, with a medical scheduled tomorrow in London. Roma are continuing talks over a deal for Tyrique George with Chelsea looking for around £26m.
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