Nkunku ready to take pay cut as Milan talks with Chelsea continue | OneFootball

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku is willing to accept a pay cut to join Milan, but the Rossoneri must first reach an agreement with the Blues.

Chelsea striker Nkunku has agreed to take a pay cut in order to join Milan, but the Rossoneri must reach an agreement over his price tag.

Nkunku has agreement with Milan

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 24: Christopher Nkunku #18 of Chelsea FC looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Esperance de Tunis and Chelsea FC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 24, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Nkunku has emerged as Milan’s new target in attack after the deals for Victor Boniface and Conrad Harder collapsed.

Footmercato already reported on Wednesday that Nkunku had agreed to personal terms with Milan, and today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport adds that the striker has accepted a pay cut which would see him earn less than €5m per season if he completes a move to San Siro.

According to the report, Milan are trying to finalise a deal for €35-40m, but Chelsea have set a higher asking price, having signed the 27-year-old for over €60m just two years ago.

Dovbyk is Milan’s plan B

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 13: Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea FC disembarks a flight as they arrive to Philadelphia International Airport for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 13, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Roma’s Artem Dovbyk is reported to be Milan’s plan B. The Giallorossi are reportedly unwilling to let the Ukraine international leave on an initial loan deal, but they are also interested in some Milan players, especially Alex Jimenez and Davide Bartesaghi.

Sources tell Football Italia that Dusan Vlahovic remains Allegri’s primary target in attack, but it’s unclear whether the Rossoneri will continue talks with the Serbia international in the coming days.