"The Frenchman arrived after a long search for a natural striker with certain characteristics and was chosen late in the window. His mould is different: a mobile second striker, skilled at dribbling, but also capable of making an impact in front of goal. Milan paid Chelsea €38m (plus bonuses) to acquire the former RB Leipzig star outright, but his performance fell short of expectations for such a significant signing, at least in terms of numbers: five goals in 25 games."
"The conversation with Tare could be explained in this light: Nkunku, at the right price, can generate a capital gain - albeit minimal, in all likelihood - and the next transfer window could bring an end to his time at the club after one year. This is especially the case given a revolution in attack is expected."
"The Swiss midfielder is certainly a question mark for Milan this season, but he is also the second-most expensive signing of the last summer mercato which means more was hoped for. A serious injury at the start of the season certainly slowed him down and prevented him from finding the match rhythm needed to perform as he did at Club Brugge."
Igli Tare, Milan's sporting director, held individual discussions with players at Milanello, notably with two significant summer acquisitions: Christopher Nkunku and Ardon Jashari. Nkunku, acquired from Chelsea for €38 million plus bonuses as a mobile second striker, has underperformed with only five goals in 25 appearances. Milan previously attempted to sell him during the January window following initial optimism after his brace against Hellas Verona. Tare's conversation suggests Nkunku could be sold at the right price, potentially ending his Milan tenure after one year amid an expected attacking overhaul. Jashari, Milan's second-most expensive summer signing, faces different circumstances; a serious early-season injury disrupted his development and prevented him from achieving the form he demonstrated at Club Brugge.
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