Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles Star Winger Set To Seal Major Deal With Premier League Giants
- Fulham in advanced talks with AC Milan over €25 million deal for Super Eagles star winger Samuel Chukwueze
- The Nigerian winger has struggled for consistent game time since moving to Italy from La Liga side Villarreal in 2023
- AC Milan plans to reinvest funds from Chukwueze’s sale to strengthen their squad after a poor start to the season
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Fulham are reportedly on the verge of completing a major transfer this summer, as they edge closer to signing Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan.
Chukwueze only joined Milan in the summer of 2023 from Villarreal, but his time at San Siro has not gone as planned, as the 25-year-old winger has struggled to find his rhythm.
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Despite some good performances, the Super Eagles winger, who recently built a mansion in his hometown, has struggled to cement a regular place in the starting line-up.
In 72 appearances across all competitions, the 25-year-old has managed eight goals and six assists, which has prompted Milan to look for suitors for him. EuroFoot reports this on X.
According to GOAL, negotiations between Milan and Fulham have advanced significantly, with a fee of around €25 million being discussed for the Nigerian winger.
With Fulham keen to bolster their attack, Chukwueze looks set for a fresh start in England.
Why AC Milan is ready to offload Chukwueze
While AC Milan still rates Chukwueze highly, the Rossoneri are keen to balance their books and raise funds for new summer signings. per Simpre Milan.
Offloading the Nigerian winger would not only provide financial breathing room but also free up space in the squad.
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Milan’s disappointing 2-1 defeat to newly promoted Cremonese in their opening Serie A match this season highlighted the need for more quality players in attack.
With Yunus Musah and other names also linked with potential exits, Chukwueze could be one of several departures before the transfer window closes.
New Premier League opportunity for Chukwueze
For Chukwueze, the potential move represents an exciting new chapter for one of Nigeria’s brightest talents.
Fulham had previously attempted to bring him in during the January transfer window, but Milan rejected their loan proposal at the time.
Now, the London club is pushing harder than ever to secure the Super Eagles winger’s signature, viewing him as a key target before the summer window closes.
He has long been admired in England, with several clubs tracking his progress since his breakout years at Villarreal.
A move to the Premier League would not only give Chukwueze the platform to showcase his skills at the highest level but also help him revive his career after a challenging spell in Italy.
If the deal is finalised, Chukwueze would become one of the op new signings at Craven Cottage and will team up with fellow Super Eagles teammates Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at the London club.
Super Eagles stars set for major move
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Chukwueze could be among seven Super Eagles players who could be making a major transfer before deadline day.
Ademola Lookman, Kelechi Iheanacho, Umar Sadiq, Tolu Arokodare, Cyriel Dessers, and Victor Boniface are the other stars reportedly set to change clubs before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Source: Legit.ng
