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Rafael Leão transfer saga

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Milan has ~~now~~ publicly set a €60 million asking price for winger Rafael ~~Leão, stating that~~ Leão and will not consider offers below ~~the~~ €50‑60 ~~million range will not be considered.~~ million. The club also highlighted the player’s reported €12 million‑plus annual salary demand as a further obstacle. Owner Gerry Cardinale confirmed that a loan‑with‑obligation‑to‑buy arrangement will only be accepted if it meets the set fee. To date no written bids have been received. Turkish rivals Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray remain the most interested parties, with Fenerbahçe identified as the leading suitor. Journalists note that if Fenerbahçe cannot close the deal, Milan may turn its attention to Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, complicating its transfer strategy. ~~Meanwhile,~~ By late July 2026 both Turkish clubs submitted preliminary offers in the €40‑50 million range, which Milan rejected as below its valuation. Leão, under contract until 2028 and earning €6.5 million a year, is reportedly seeking a Premier League move with a €10‑12 million salary. His agent has floated Manchester United as a possible destination, while Tottenham has also been linked, though no formal proposals have materialised. Leão and new signing Gonçalo Ramos have continued individual training sessions in Perth as part of Milan’s pre‑season tour, ~~with~~ confirming the window remains open. Milan’s broader summer overhaul continues, with other first‑team members also under consideration for departure, and any proceeds from ~~any~~ a sale earmarked to fund the club’s ~~broader~~ wider market activity.

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