Samu Chukwueze Set for Fulham Medical Ahead of Last-Minute Transfer

Fulham are about to sign Nigerian winger Samu Chukwueze from AC Milan. The player is in London now for a medical check before the transfer deadline.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Samu Chukwueze arrived in London on Sunday, just before the transfer window was about to close. Fulham is trying to complete his loan deal from AC Milan. The clubs talked a lot, and now Milan let the winger go for a medical check. Sources say it’s a season-long loan, but it could turn permanent if some conditions are met. The deal is worth about €25 million, including bonuses, as Fulham has discussed a €25M package with Milan for Chukwueze.

Chukwueze is 26 years old. He joined Milan from Villarreal in 2023 but did not do well in Serie A. He scored three goals last season and eight goals in 69 matches in all competitions for Milan. He did not have the same impact as he did in Spain. The winger wants a new start at Fulham.

FULHAM’S SQUAD BOOST

Fulham are trying to make Marco Silva’s squad stronger, especially on the wings. Chukwueze can give the team the speed and creativity it needs. Fulham has also agreed to pay for Brazilian winger Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk. Reports say the fee is over £34.6 million, which would be the club’s biggest transfer ever. Kevin already had a medical check, but the terms haven’t been agreed on yet. Fulham are working hard to sign both Kevin and Chukwueze, with discussions showing they are in advanced talks to sign him.

Fulham had a quiet summer. Their only major signing was goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte, but they lost Andreas Pereira and Carlos Vinícius, making the team weaker. The squad lacks players in wide areas while they are competing in the Premier League. Fulham finished last season in 11th place. This season they have one win, one draw, and one loss. They are currently 11th in the Premier League.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Chukwueze’s move could be finalized before the window closes on Monday night. If it happens, he can play in Fulham’s next match against Leeds United on September 13. Both teams are in the lower half, with Fulham 18th with two points and Leeds 12th with four. The arrival of Chukwueze and Kevin may help Fulham climb the table and aim for a top-half finish. The team has tough matches coming up and will rely on new signings to get important points.