This summer, it seems Rafael Leao could be a player with a lot of attention, with AC Milan reportedly willing to consider offers of €50 million or more.
Today, it was reported that Milan are considering parting ways with Leao for a never seen before price. In previous years, they have referred to the star’s release clause of €175m whenever approached.
After a difficult few years, though, they will now accept a figure much lower than that. Indeed, the suggestions now are that a fee exceeding €50m will be enough. Even earlier this year, such a story would be laughed at considering his form.
In recent months, there have been suggestions that a contract renewal could even be on the cards. So, there are several questions that need to be answered on the situation.
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In the background, Barcelona may take a look at the Portuguese. The Blaugrana have had a long standing interest in his situation and with his current price, it may be the time to act.
Speaking on his YouTube channel this evening, Fabrizio Romano offered some information on the topic, via MilanNews.
“Today Sport, one of the most important newspapers in Spain close to Barcelona, told about Barca about Rafa Leao. The first thing to say is that Barcelona must first of all understand whether they will be able to redeem Marcus Rashford from Manchester United or not.
“In the sense that the technical aspect is clear, he would like to keep it and occupy that square with English and not with a new name, but to do so he has an agreement with the player but not with the club.
“Barcelona has to do the math, they can’t overspend. He must make money distribution choices also based on how many transfers he can make, United want €30 million. That Rafa Leao is a name that keeps coming back to Barcelona is something that does not depend on Deco, the ds, it is a name that starts from president Laporta.
“Why does Leao’s name come back to Barcelona every summer? Because it is a name that was suggested to President Laporta. So this is the reason for these rumours for years.
“At the moment the discussion remains linked to those who suggest it but it is not a real negotiation between Leao and Barca or between Milan and Barca, also because Milan is not looking for buyers for Leao. At the moment nothing more than that”.