Newcastle United close to signing Nkunku for €30m, Gimenez heads to Porto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Newcastle United is reportedly close to acquiring AC Milan striker Christopher Nkunku for €30 million, surpassing Aston Villa's interest. Nkunku's potential move follows his exclusion from Milan's squad by coach Ruben Amorim. Meanwhile, Santiago Gimenez is anticipated to join FC Porto on a loan deal from Milan that could include an option to buy for approximately €20 million. This transfer activity is part of Milan's strategy to fund new signings, including Diego Moreira from RC Strasbourg.
- •Nkunku excluded from Milan's squad, seeking a Premier League return.
- •Newcastle is favorites ahead of Aston Villa to sign Nkunku.
- •Gimenez expected to join Porto on loan with a buy option.
- •Milan aims to raise funds through player sales for new acquisitions.
- •Milan also finalizes a loan deal for defender David Odogu.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Nkunku close to Newcastle United for €30m, Gimenez eager for FC Porto
"Newcastle United are reportedly the favourites ahead of Aston Villa for Milan striker Christopher Nkunku at €30m, while Santiago Gimenez is close to FC Porto.The Rossoneri are about to invest at lea...
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