Mateta, Nuñez and more: Milan’s options to replace Nkunku | OneFootball

Milan are exploring options to potentially replace Christopher Nkunku, and according to Gazzetta, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Darwin Nuñez are on the Rossoneri’s agenda.

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Turkish side Fenerbahce have sent an opening offer to sign Milan striker Nkunku, and the Rossoneri are currently making assessments on the Frenchman’s future at San Siro.

According to Gazzetta, the Rossoneri have already set their sights on several strikers who can potentially replace Nkunku in the January window.

Milan’s options to potentially replace Nkunku

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan 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)

Sidiki Cherif of Angers, scorer of four goals in the Ligue 1 this season, is among the Milan options and the report claims that the two clubs have already begun preliminary talks.

However, with Francesco Camarda expected to return from a loan spell at Lecce next summer, the Rossoneri might decide against signing another young striker.

Darwin Nuñez was a player Milan sounded out last summer and Gazzetta confirms that the ex-Liverpool man already wants to leave Al-Hilal, but the Saudi side’s demands will likely be pretty high.

Crystal Palace set Mateta’s asking price

CRAWLEY, ENGLAND – JULY 25: Jean-Phillipe Mateta of Crystal Palace looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Crawley Town and Crystal Palace at Broadfield Stadium on July 25, 2025 in Crawley, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

The same goes for Jean-Philippe Mateta, a long-time Milan target, but Crystal Palace are unwilling to sell for less than €40m.

Mauro Icardi and  Joshua Zirkzee have Serie A experience and might be allowed to leave in January, but only in the second half of the month, as Galatasaray and Manchester United are short of options in attack due to the AFCON.

Last but not least is Rayan of Vasco Da Gama. The Brazilian is not exactly a centre-forward as he prefers playing as a winger or as an attacking winger.

Despite having an €80m release clause, he might leave for a lower fee because the Brazilian club are in a poor financial situation, but the competition for the 19-year-old will be fierce.