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Both Fulham and Turkish side Trabzonspor were reported to have made preparations for a permanent deal, but the situation shifted when Fulham decided not to activate their option to buy. Milan, meanwhile, refused to accept a bid of \u20ac15 million from Trabzonspor.<\/p>\n<p>Amorim delivered the clearest statement yet at his first press conference at Casa Milan, addressing the rumours head-on rather than leaving the door open for further speculation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChukwu is staying with us. We need players who can take people on one-on-one, literally,\u201d Amorim said. \u201cSaelemaekers can play on the left or right. Ciss\u00e9 and Comotto will be part of preseason with us, but after that I honestly have no idea what will happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The confirmation represents a change from Milan\u2019s earlier stance in the summer, when the club had been willing to consider selling Chukwueze as part of plans to raise funds for other transfer activity.<\/p>\n<p>Chukwueze\u2019s loan at Fulham was productive, with three goals and four assists in 23 Premier League appearances. He also built a notable attacking link-up with fellow Nigerians Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey. 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