Liverpool are considering a surprise summer move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, former scout Mick Brown has claimed.
The Premier League winners have reportedly identified the Portuguese international as a potential reinforcement on the wing, as they look to complement Arne Slot’s attacking options this offseason.
Leao is said to ‘tick a lot of boxes’ for the Dutch tactician, as his explosive pace and direct style of play would allow him to fit in well with Slot’s tactical setup at Anfield.
The 'explosive' 25-year-old forward remains among Liverpool’s options on the list, as they prepare for life without Federico Chiesa, who wants a return to Italy after just 12 months on Merseyside.
Liverpool Eyeing Move for Rafael Leao
Prepared to spend ‘big money’ on the winger
Rafael Leao
Brown, speaking to Football Insider, has revealed that Liverpool could be prepared to spend ‘big money’ on Leao this summer, as Slot wants to add more attackers to his title-winning squad:
“Rafael Leao is a name I’ve heard mentioned in connection with Liverpool.
“He ticks a lot of boxes for Slot because he has got that explosive burst of pace and he’s very direct in his play, so he would fit in well there.
“We know he wants to add more attackers to his side, and he’s one on the list.
“Just watch this space, because he could make that move to Liverpool even if he costs them big money.”
Liverpool have announced Jeremie Frimpong as their first summer signing and are closing in on two more acquisitions, with moves for Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez now in the final stages.
The Reds are expected to smash the British transfer record to land Wirtz, whose move to Anfield will reportedly cost around €150m (£127m).
Leao, meanwhile, has three years remaining on his contract with Milan, and he reportedly has a release clause worth around £150m.
The Portuguese forward, praised as 'one of the best players in the world', has scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in 50 appearances this season, including four goal contributions in the Champions League.
Rafael Leao's AC Milan Stats (2024/25 Serie A)
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