Rafael Leao celebrates with his AC Milan teammates (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
One big name looks set to be available for around €60m this summer, and he’s actively seeking a move – the player in question is AC Milan’s Rafael Leao, but it’s not entirely obvious to me at this moment in time where he’ll be going next.
I’m aware there’s been a lot of speculation about top clubs showing interest in Leao, and while that’s certainly part of the story, it’s also important to note that some of the interest could be being exaggerated by certain sources to get the player’s name in headlines.
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My understanding is that although there is some genuine interest from Arsenal and Manchester United, he’s not necessarily seen as a top target for either club, though they’re being kept informed on his situation as a possible market opportunity.
Arsenal are actively pursuing new signings for the left-hand side of their attack, so my sources tell me they’ve been contacted about Leao. There is not yet any indication, however, that the Gunners will make a move.
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United have been asked to be kept in the loop, while there is also some interest from Bayern Munich as they seek depth in attack. One surprise option could even be Galatasaray, though they’ll likely struggle to afford the deal and the player’s wages.
Paris Saint-Germain were previously keen on Leao but that was a while ago now and their interest is understood to have cooled as they now look for a different profile of player.
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The Portugal international can be a joy to watch on his day, but he’s struggled for consistency, and there are concerns about how well he’d step up from Serie A…
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