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Galatasaray in talks for Nkunku amid interest from Newcastle and Leipzig

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Galatasaray in talks for Nkunku amid interest from Newcastle and Leipzig

Summary

Galatasaray has initiated discussions with AC Milan regarding a possible transfer for forward Christopher Nkunku. The Turkish club's talks come as Nkunku, who was omitted from Milan’s plans, appears to be on the brink of leaving the Rossoneri. RB Leipzig, from whom Nkunku joined Chelsea in 2023, is also pursuing him, while Newcastle has shown interest. Nkunku struggled for prominence last season, recording eight goals and three assists in 35 matches for Milan.

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By the Numbers

•Galatasaray opens talks with AC Milan for Christopher Nkunku.
•Nkunku was excluded from coach Ruben Amorim’s plans.
•RB Leipzig seeks to bring Nkunku back to Germany.
•Newcastle has expressed interest in Nkunku as well.
•Nkunku scored eight goals for Milan last season.

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3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Galatasaray open talks with Milan’s Nkunku amid Newcastle and Leipzig rumours

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Galatasaray have opened talks with AC Milan over a possible move for Christopher Nkunku, joining an increasingly crowded field of suitors for the forward as he edges towards the Rossoneri exit door.Ac...
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