Fenerbahce negotiations begin as Milan and Nkunku hold firm stance | OneFootball

Negotiations between Milan and Fenerbahce for Christopher Nkunku have begun, but while the Rossoneri are only open to discussing a permanent transfer, the French forward seems unwilling to leave San Siro in January.

Fenerbahçe have opened formal talks to sign Milan striker Nkunku in the January transfer window, according to multiple sources, including Gazzetta and Turkish transfer expert Yağız Sabuncuoğlu.

Fenerbahce open Nkunku talks with Milan

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Wesley Franca of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Calciomercato.com, the Turkish club are open to matching Milan’s €35m asking price, but don’t want to include Milan Skriniar in the deal.

The Rossoneri have sounded out the ex-Inter centre-back, but Fenerbahce don’t want to sell their defensive leader. Milan, on the other hand, will only discuss a permanent transfer for Nkunku.

Nkunku doesn’t want to leave Milan

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)

Fenerbahce would need to convince Nkunku as well, given that several sources, including Ben Jacobs and Gianluca Di Marzio, say that the ex-Chelsea forward wants to stay at Milan next month, having joined the Serie A giants only a few months ago.