By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Fulham are ramping up their interest in Samuel Chukwueze, with the Premier League side keen to strike a deal before the close of the summer transfer window.
The Nigerian winger’s future at AC Milan has been clouded with uncertainty, as he continues to struggle for consistent game time since arriving from Villarreal in 2023.
Despite being Milan’s most expensive signing that summer, Chukwueze’s opportunities have been limited due to Christian Pulisic’s impressive form on the right flank.
According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Fulham have intensified their pursuit in recent hours and are expected to formalize their interest with a permanent bid.
However, Milan’s stance remains firm — the Rossoneri are holding out for between €20–25 million, a valuation that has so far stalled negotiations.
Chukwueze, who has previously been on Fulham’s radar since the January window, could be tempted by the prospect of regular Premier League football.
Whether Fulham are prepared to meet Milan’s asking price may determine if the deal crosses the line before deadline day.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
