Silva Says No Permanent Talks Yet for Chukwueze at Fulham

Samuel Chukwueze, on loan from AC Milan to Fulham this season, has not yet had formal negotiations over a permanent transfer, according to the club’s head coach Marco Silva.

The 26 year old winger joined Fulham on a season-long loan deal, which includes an option to make the move permanent for a fee believed to be between €22–€26 million.

Silva, while emphasising that no “buy-option” talks have begun, expressed satisfaction with Chukwueze’s contributions so far, describing him as “very good for us” and hoping the Nigerian maintains his form in the next one or two matches.

Chukwueze last drew attention by scoring a brace off the bench in Fulham’s dramatic 5–4 loss to Manchester City — a performance that many hoped would accelerate discussions over a permanent deal.

At present, while supporters and media rumours swirl about a potential long-term stay at Craven Cottage, the club remains cautious waiting to see whether Chukwueze’s recent flashes can turn into consistent impact.

Editorial

In a world obsessed with decisive transfers and headline-grabbing fees, Fulham’s measured approach to Samuel Chukwueze might seem almost old-fashioned. Yet there lies a logic, and, perhaps, wisdom. They brought him in on loan, with an option  not an obligation. And after a handful of promising displays, the conversation remains politely paused.

Chukwueze’s brace against Manchester City was more than a moment of brilliance it was a reminder of what he could be. But football is less about flickers than constancy less about flashes than form. For Silva, triggering that €22–26 million clause would not be a gamble it would be a commitment. One the club must feel confident earns interest, not nostalgia.

For Chukwueze himself, these coming weeks are pivotal. He must turn the promise of potential into demand for permanence  from teammates, fans, and boardroom alike. The weight of expectations can be heavy particularly at a club like Fulham, where margins for error are thin, and the Premier League’s pace punishing.

What’s admirable is that neither party seems rushed. Fulham have given him space to settle; Chukwueze, time to adapt. In a climate of knee-jerk decisions and instant judgments, such restraint becomes a statement of confidence in process over panic.

If it works, this could set a template measured recruitment, incremental integration, and value-driven decisions. If it doesn’t well  both will have learned something. For now, though, the loan remains a question mark — and that might be exactly how it should stay.

Did You Know?

1. Samuel Chukwueze joined Fulham on 1 September 2025, arriving from AC Milan on a loan deal that includes a buy-option clause.
2. The buy option for Chukwueze is reportedly set at around €22–€26 million (≈ £19–22 million), depending on final agreement.
3. Before Fulham, Chukwueze had a challenging spell at Milan his move from Villarreal CF to AC Milan in 2023 reportedly cost around €28 million including bonuses.
4. In his early Premier League appearances for Fulham, Chukwueze registered two goals and three assists in 7–8 outings, showing signs of adaptation to English football’s tempo.
5. Despite his loan move and buy option, long-term commitment from Fulham will depend not just on flashes of quality but on sustained consistency a yardstick the club’s management emphasizes over immediate returns.