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AC Milan are exploring a potential 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 when his contract expires.
AC Milan Consider Sensational January Swap Deal for Barcelona Striker Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski’s situation at Barcelona has come under growing scrutiny in recent weeks as his contract enters its final stretch. The club are quietly preparing for life beyond the Polish striker, with his age and the financial weight of a potential renewal making his long-term continuity increasingly unlikely. Barcelona now find themselves in a position where securing a replacement appears not only necessary but more feasible than extending the veteran forward’s stay.
AC Milan are reportedly willing to include Nkunku in an exchange deal to strengthen their case for acquiring Lewandowski before his contract expires. The Italian giants view this as an opportunity to provide Barcelona with an instant, high-profile attacking reinforcement while securing one of Europe’s most prolific forwards for their own squad during the January transfer window.
Initial reports suggested Milan were preparing to hold talks with agent Pini Zahavi, who represents both Lewandowski and Nkunku, to explore whether such a transfer could gain momentum. However, sources close to the Barcelona striker have firmly denied that any such meeting has been scheduled, indicating the situation may be far less advanced than the Italian reports suggest.
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, this shift in Barcelona’s attacking hierarchy only strengthens the logic behind attempting what would rank among the most unexpected moves of the winter transfer window.
