Last month, Fichajes reported that Rafael Leão is attracting interest from three European clubs: Arsenal, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Leão is under contract with AC Milan until 2028, and his buyout clause is set at €175 million. However, there are indications that Milan might be willing to negotiate his exit for around €120 million.
At PSG, Leão could join as a winger to compete with Bradley Barcola or move to the right side to challenge Ousmane Dembélé. For Manchester United, he could potentially replace Marcus Rashford if they choose to sell him.
Arsenal, on the other hand, is looking to bolster its attack to become a more consistent contender for the Premier League title.
Additionally, SPORT reported that Barcelona is keeping a close eye on Leão’s situation at AC Milan. The Spanish club appears interested in adding another prime player to enhance its squad and may be ready to make a significant investment to do so.
What’s the latest on Rafael Leão leaving AC Milan?
Journalist Matteo Moretto has reported that Jorge Mendes is behind the links between Leão and Barcelona. Joan Laporta has a high regard for the player, but AC Milan would only let him go for a substantial fee.
TuttoSport recently reported that Leão has told his representatives to monitor the situation closely for January, especially if things don’t improve with Fonseca or there’s a coaching change.
The outlet adds that Leão seems reluctant to stay, with reports suggesting he has instructed his representatives to monitor the situation for January unless things change with Fonseca or there’s a coaching change.
Fonseca is firm in his belief that the team comes before the individual, and from his perspective, he hasn’t seen the improvements in Leão that he hoped for over the past few months.
Inside the Milanello locker room, many hoped that the bond between the two compatriots would strengthen, believing that a more profound understanding—perhaps even on a linguistic level—could lead to Leão’s growth.
Moreover, TuttoSport adds that under the current circumstances, Leão seems reluctant to stay, with reports suggesting he has instructed his representatives to monitor the situation for January unless things change with Fonseca or there’s a coaching change.
The Italian media outlet’s report adds that the situation can’t go on like this, and the club needs to take action to prevent a potentially explosive issue. Given the current circumstances, Leão appears hesitant to remain at the club.
