Four clubs from the English Premier League—Fulham, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United—are competing to secure the services of Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, during the upcoming January transfer window.

According to reports from Caught Offside, Samuel Chukwueze, who is currently contracted to AC Milan, may be permitted to leave the San Siro if the Italian side successfully acquires a replacement. They have set their sights on Manchester United’s Brazilian winger, Antony, which could pave the way for Chukwueze’s exit.

Aston Villa appear to be the strongest candidate for the Chukwueze’s transfer, largely due to manager Unai Emery’s history with the 25-year-old Nigeria international during their time together at Villarreal.

The duo enjoyed considerable success at the Spanish club, notably winning the Europa League and advancing to the semi-finals of the Champions League during their tenure.

Chukwueze joined AC Milan on a five-year contract in July 2023, but since then, he has faced challenges in earning a consistent starting position within the squad.

He has only managed to start 14 out of 33 competitive matches in the ongoing 2023-2024 season, contributing three goals and providing three assists as he works to establish his place in the team.

In the current season, Chukwueze has made just four starts in 11 appearances. Despite this, he has recently begun to showcase flashes of his attacking prowess, highlighted by his match-winning goal against Udinese.

Furthermore, he played a pivotal role in Milan’s 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the Champions League, where he notched an assist.

However, disappointment struck in Milan’s recent match against Napoli, where Chukwueze was on the pitch for the entirety of the 90 minutes in a 2-0 defeat but struggled to make a notable impact.

With the January transfer window rapidly approaching, the trajectory of Chukwueze’s career at AC Milan could hinge on his performance under the guidance of manager Paulo Fonseca in the weeks ahead.

The Serie A side are reportedly contemplating options to bolster their attacking lineup, which adds further pressure on Chukwueze to deliver strong performance.