Liverpool Linked With £105m January Bid for AC Milan’s Rafael Leao
The reported pursuit reflects Liverpool's struggle for goals during a bruising run of results.
Overview
- Spanish outlet Fichajes, relayed by Football Talk and CaughtOffside, reports Liverpool are preparing an offer of about £105m (€120m) for the January window.
- AC Milan are said to have Leao tied to a release clause above €170m with a contract running to 2028, making any deal expensive.
- Liverpool's interest is framed as a response to a faltering attack highlighted by a 4-1 home loss to PSV and a run described as nine defeats in 12 matches.
- CaughtOffside says the club views Leao as a potential solution on the flank after Luis Diaz's move to Bayern Munich.
- Leao, 26, has been a standout for Milan since 2019, contributing to the 2021-22 Serie A title and the 2024-25 Italian Super Cup.