Christopher Nkunku rejects Manchester United and Newcastle United for RB Leipzig return

Manchester United attempted to sign forward Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan during the recent summer transfer window. The Premier League side sought to add attacking depth for their 2026/27 Champions League campaign, but the player turned down approaches from both Manchester United and Newcastle United. Nkunku instead secured a season-long loan move back to RB Leipzig, the club he left in 2023. RB Leipzig managing director Marcel Schäfer confirmed the player prioritized a return to the Red Bull Arena over remaining in England. Nkunku previously struggled to establish himself at Chelsea following a 2023 transfer and saw limited opportunities at AC Milan under Ruben Amorim. RB Leipzig holds an option to purchase the forward for €28 million at the conclusion of the loan deal.

• 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Chelsea striker snubbed Man United this summer, he’s now on loan at RB Leipzig