Fenerbahce push for Milan forward Nkunku

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Jan 3, 2026 3:54 PM ET

Fenerbahce are intensifying their efforts to sign Christopher Nkunku, with the Milan forward emerging as the Turkish club’s top attacking target for the January window.

According to reports from Daniele Longo and Marco Conterio contacts have continued in recent hours and Fenerbahce are preparing to raise their pressure, with direct talks between the clubs expected imminently.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan inflates a balloon as he celebrates with teammates after scoring to give the side a 2-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Nkunku is seen as the priority name to strengthen the attack, but any deal will ultimately hinge on the player’s willingness to make the move.

Fenerbahce ready to accelerate for Nkunku

Fenerbahce are eager to move quickly as they reshape their squad mid-season, identifying Nkunku as the ideal profile to add quality and experience in the final third.

Milan, for their part, are listening but have not yet made a definitive decision, with discussions still at an exploratory stage.

Nkunku’s position will be decisive, as the forward is weighing his options before committing to a potential switch abroad. While Fenerbahce are ready to push hard, there is no agreement in place at this stage.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Is challenged by Matias Vecino of Lazio during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Alongside the Nkunku pursuit, Fenerbahce are also awaiting a response from Lazio regarding their offer for Matteo Guendouzi, another key target as the Istanbul giants look to bolster multiple areas of the squad.

For now, Nkunku remains at the top of Fenerbahce’s shortlist, with developments expected soon as talks progress.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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