Galatasaray and Fenerbahce to go head-to-head over Christopher Nkunku swoop | OneFootball

Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are battling to sign AC Milan’s Christopher Nkunku, according to Fotomac.

They have reportedly made concrete approaches for Nkunku ahead of the winter transfer window opening on January 1.

Galatasaray, with Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi already in their ranks, want Nkunku to strengthen their pursuit of another Super Lig title.

Fenerbahce, aiming to ramp up their bid for the league championship, are targeting Nkunku to add significant attacking strength that could give them an edge in this season’s title race.

Despite being the less successful of the two Turkish giants over the years, Fenerbahce are currently viewed as the front-runners to sign Nkunku thanks to manager Domenico Tedesco.

Tedesco previously coached Nkunku at RB Leipzig, where he bagged a career-best 27 goals and 14 assists in 38 games, winning the Bundesliga Golden Boot.

Fenerbahce are pursuing an initial loan deal with a €35 million buy obligation, a figure Milan may accept after spending €37m on Nkunku less than six months ago.

Whether Nkunku is ready to give up on his Milan career is unclear, but he is not short of admirers.

He opened his Serie A account with a double against Verona in Sunday’s 3-0 win, briefly sending Max Allegri’s men top of the league.

Inter Milan subsequently reclaimed first place with a 1-0 triumph over Atalanta.