Newcastle United & Man United-linked winger set for medical ahead of £20m transfer

Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic is close to joining Serie A giants AC Milan on a permanent deal worth £20million.

The USA international expressed a desire to leave Stamford Bridge having played a bit-part role for the last two Premier League seasons.

During the 2022-23 campaign, where Chelsea finished as low as 12th, Pulisic was limited to just eight league starts.

Both Newcastle United and Manchester United were understood to have enquired about Pulisic 12 months ago but neither approach progressed.

The Magpies were contacted regarding Pulisic earlier this summer but informed the Blues they had no intention of reigniting their interest.

Pulisic is due in Milan on Wednesday to undergo his medical and finalise his departure from Chelsea, four years after arriving from Borussia Dortmund for £57m.

He scored 26 goals in 145 games and played in the West London club’s Champions League final win over Manchester City in 2021.

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The 24-year-old is set to become the second Chelsea player to join AC Milan this week after Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s arrival.

Loftus-Cheek has replaced Tonali as AC Milan’s No.8 following the Italian’s £52m move to Newcastle United.