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Liverpool and Man United Make Enquiries Over AC Milan’s Rafael Leao as £60m Fee Floated

An early move could prevent a World Cup performance from driving up the price.

Overview

  • Liverpool and Manchester United have asked AC Milan about Rafael Leao’s availability, with Manchester City and Real Madrid also monitoring his situation, according to multiple reports.
  • Daily Mail reporting echoed by Yahoo Sports, World Soccer Talk and EPL Index says Milan are open to offers around £60m to help meet financial guidelines.
  • Leao’s deal runs to 2028, and sporting director Igli Tare has said he is very important to Milan, which highlights the tension between his status and a possible sale.
  • The 26-year-old has about 10 goals and 3 assists this season, and recent short injury absences plus a more central role under Massimiliano Allegri have influenced his form.
  • Barcelona are not pursuing him at that price, which leaves Premier League clubs well placed to push for a pre-World Cup agreement.