Premier League leaders Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by high-flying Sunderland at The Stadium of Light on Saturday.
The Black Cats took a surprise lead courtesy of Dan Ballard, but goals from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard turned the game on its head and looked to have handed the Gunners another huge victory.
That was until Brian Brobbey’s late goal, which drew the hosts level and earned Regis Le Bris’ side an important point.
In the wake of the thrilling game, it has emerged that the one of Arsenal’s transfer targets has been given a hefty price tag.
According to CaughtOffside, AC Milan will demand a fee in the region of £70-75 million for winger Rafael Leao, who has attracted interest from Arsenal.
Leao’s current contract with Milan is set to expire in 2028 and the report claims that the Italian outfit are wary that talks over a new deal could stall.
Leao has emerged as a target for Arsenal (Photo: Giuseppe Maffia/Alamy)
Despite the player’s current contract including a release clause set at around £130 million, it is claimed that the Serie A side could be willing to accept a lower offer for the player amid uncertainty surrounding his future.
Leao, 26, joined Milan from French side Lille in 2019 and has since built a reputation as one of the most valuable attacking players in Europe.
In total he has scored 75 goals and provided 63 assists in 268 games for Milan across all competitions, but the report suggests that he could soon seek a new challenge elsewhere.
So far this season the Portuguese has registered a combined five goals and assists in seven Serie A games, and the report claims that Arsenal could be willing to step up their interest in the player.
As well as Arsenal, fellow Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester City are also said to be monitoring the Portugal international, while French champions Paris Saint-Germain are also credited with an interest.