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AC Milan are exploring a sensational January swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku and Robert Lewandowski according to reports from Italy, with the Serie A club considering a move for the Barcelona striker rather than waiting to sign him as a free agent in 2026.
AC Milan Consider Shock January Swap Deal for Barcelona Striker Robert Lewandowski
The Italian giants are reportedly willing to include Nkunku in an exchange deal to secure Lewandowski’s services before his Barcelona contract expires, with the proposal ranking among the most unexpected moves of the winter transfer window. Initial reports suggested Milan were preparing to hold talks with agent Pini Zahavi, who represents both players, to explore whether such a transfer could gain momentum.
However, sources close to the Barcelona striker have firmly denied that any meeting has been scheduled between Milan and Zahavi, signalling that the situation may be far less advanced than Italian reports suggest. The speculation comes as Lewandowski’s situation at Barcelona has been subject to growing scrutiny in recent weeks, with his contract entering its final stretch and the club quietly preparing for life beyond the Polish forward.
Lewandowski’s age and the financial weight of a potential contract renewal make his long-term continuity at Barcelona increasingly unlikely, leaving the Catalan club in a position where securing a replacement appears both necessary and more feasible than before. The dynamics within Barcelona cannot be ignored, as Lewandowski’s decreasing influence combined with Ferran Torres’ growing prominence is putting the Poland international in a difficult position at Camp Nou.
From Milan’s perspective, Barcelona’s shift in attacking priorities only strengthens the logic behind attempting an opportunistic move for Lewandowski in January. The Serie A club view the current circumstances as an opportunity to secure one of Europe’s most prolific forwards before his contract situation resolves, rather than competing with other clubs for his signature as a free agent in 2026.
The proposed swap deal would give Barcelona an instant high-profile attacking reinforcement in Nkunku while allowing Milan to address their striker needs with an experienced goalscorer. However, with Lewandowski’s representatives denying scheduled talks and the complexity of such a high-profile exchange, the likelihood of the deal materialising remains uncertain as the January transfer window approaches.
