Rafael Leão courted by Tottenham and Barcelona as Milan explore transfer options
Portuguese forward Rafael Leão has indicated a desire to leave AC Milan, and the Serie A club is entertaining offers. Agent Jorge Mendes, although not Leão’s official representative, has been brought in to help locate a new team for the 27‑year‑old. Interest has emerged from the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur leading the chase and Manchester United also monitoring the situation. La Liga side Barcelona is reportedly preparing a loan‑with‑option‑to‑buy deal to keep the fee manageable, while Turkish clubs and the Saudi Arabian market have been mentioned as secondary options.
Milan have set an asking price that analysts estimate between €50 million and €70 million, considerably lower than the €175 million release clause cited in earlier seasons. The club is said to be open to proposals that satisfy both sporting and financial criteria, and a verbal agreement between Milan owner Gerry Cardinale and Mendes suggests negotiations are underway. Leão’s next move could shape the attacking options of several top European clubs this summer.