Overview
- Rafael Leão has publicly told Portuguese media he wants a “new chapter” away from AC Milan and is open to playing in another league.
- Intermediaries have been offering Leão to top clubs and, according to multiple reports, Arsenal have been shown the player and made enquiries about a deal.
- AC Milan are reported to be willing to sell as they prepare a squad rebuild and cope with reduced Champions League revenue, with market talk putting Leão’s price around £43 million.
- Sources note Leão’s form and value were affected by this season’s tactical shift to a central striker role, with only three league appearances on his preferred left wing despite a stronger record from that position.
- Interest is understood to be exploratory so far with no formal bids; clubs linked include Manchester United, Chelsea and others, and a Turkish move was ruled out by Fenerbahçe figure Safi after he met the player.