Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are seeking to sign Milan striker.

The winter transfer market in Turkey promises intense competition between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe for Milan striker Christopher Nkunku. According to information from the Fotomac website, the two Istanbul rivals have made concrete approaches to sign the Frenchman. The battle takes place on the eve of the opening of the transfer window, on January 1st.

Galatasaray, already boasting a stellar attack with Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi, sees Nkunku as the final element to consolidate its dominance and secure another Super Lig title. On the other hand, Fenerbahçe seeks an immediate response to strengthen its offensive power and  100percentsurewins the race for the national trophy, which remains fierce this season.

Despite strong interest from Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe is considered the favorite to close the deal. The club’s biggest asset is coach Domenico Tedesco, who worked with Nkunku at RB Leipzig. Under Tedesco’s command, the Frenchman experienced the peak of his career, registering 27 goals and 14 assists in a single season and winning the Bundesliga Golden Boot.

Fenerbahçe’s proposal involves an initial loan with an obligation to buy set at 35 million euros. This amount is close to the 37 million euros Milan invested to sign the player from Chelsea less than six months ago, which could facilitate acceptance by the Rossoneri board.

Nkunku’s departure, however, is not simple. The striker scored two goals in the 3-0 victory over Verona, helping Massimiliano Allegri’s team fight for the lead in the Italian Championship—currently held by Inter Milan. Although Milan is considering the sale to ba100percentsurewins its finances, the player’s recent performance on the field raises doubts about the viability of his immediate release.

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