Chelsea are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao to bolster their offensive ranks ahead of the upcoming season.
Leao, who has two years left on his current deal at the San Siro, shot to fame with his electric performances on the left flank last campaign. During the 2021-22 season, he registered 26 goal contributions and helped AC Milan lift the Serie A title.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia), Chelsea have asked for information about Leao this summer but are yet to table an official bid. On the other hand, Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia) claim that the Blues face competition from Manchester City for the signature of the Portuguese star.
The report further added that a new figure, a lawyer and a close friend of Leao's family, has joined the player's entourage to help handle transfer negotiations. Leao is officially represented by agent Jorge Mendes.
As per the aforementioned Gazzetta dello Sport report, AC Milan are open to raising Leao's salary from €1.5 million to €6 million per year. The club are also open to lowering his release clause from €150 million to €100 million.
Leao, who rose through the ranks of Sporting CP during his early career, joined AC Milan from Lille for €23 million in the summer of 2019. Overall, he has featured in 115 appearances for the Rossoneri, scoring 27 goals and 21 assists in the process.
Chelsea, on the other hand, have agreed personal terms with forward Raheem Sterling before completing a £45 million deal with Manchester City, according to Sky Sports.
According to Football Insider, the west London outfit are also set to table a £14 million bid for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.
William Gallas has his say on Cristiano Ronaldo's potential transfer to Chelsea
Former France defender William Gallas has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo is not a good fit for the Blues. Speaking on Genting Casino, the 44-year- opined about the developing transfer saga. He said:
"Cristiano Ronaldo is a world-class player and everybody knows that he wants to play Champions League football. I don't think he would suit Chelsea. Cristiano and Thomas Tuchel should have a good conversation because if they really want to sign him then they will have to speak about everything."
He added:
nomdlmoyz
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come to Chelsea we don't need Gnabry we need you
Nacbcdstz
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Rafael Leao is star for the future.. Great player if Chelsea can get him.
Vuudnpsuz
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fake news. we have Sterling already
Vowcilt
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Ronaldo is useless his big mouth is a problem plus his circus
Vowcilt
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gnabry is 100% better than the 90min waiting in the area to be assist to score....u know who it is
hozacklru
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gnabry is first choice
Yumcnorsz
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hundred percent
Leubiklpuz
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No just take Gnabry or Ronaldo
suhdknoprt
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Is Chelsea scared of enquiring Kane or Son po...? PL have best strikers but my Chelsea act as like they don't see them... every player is transferable - what it needs only money money money.....
the hardest job in the world is to convince other PL team to let go of theirs star players even if we might overpay them, they rather sit mid- table with their star player than taking hefty profit by selling them and relegate to lower league...The joy of being able to compete PL year by year is fun and in longer term profit...this is the most revenue generating league
BeRaw
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I want him I swear!!!! For commercial, for goals, to make a statement…all of the above
BeRaw
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Is Chelsea scared of enquiring Kane or Son po...? PL have best strikers but my Chelsea act as like they don't see them... every player is transferable - what it needs only money money money.....
Are you a filipino?
Leeabcdlps
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Rafael Leak is not a striker but a singer Bring him fast because he is far upgrade over Raphina At least £60-65 will convince AC Milan to sell
veeycee
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gnabry is better please
kofikay1
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don't buy strikers from the pensioners league again. they don't meet tough defenders.
jodademnos
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Is Chelsea scared of enquiring Kane or Son po...? PL have best strikers but my Chelsea act as like they don't see them... every player is transferable - what it needs only money money money.....
Savekeb123
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Interested in a striker with just 27 goals in 3 seasons. Average 9 each season. Lukaku was better.
It could but Chelsea has a lot of improving young stars.
Nouacelpru
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Interested in a striker with just 27 goals in 3 seasons. Average 9 each season. Lukaku was better.
that shows that you watch only stats. he is very young and he has improved a lot in last year he is very good. i am sure if he signed for Chelsea it will be a great signing
MkonoJr
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Why waste our time with Rafael Leão? He is mid level, he won't be World Class. We have to focus only in World Class players or players to become World Class, and he isn't one of them.
like who ?
Savekeb123
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Interested in a striker with just 27 goals in 3 seasons. Average 9 each season. Lukaku was better.
lovel4
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Chelsea should just go for Antony since they lost raphina to Barcelona
Topmani
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Why waste our time with Rafael Leão? He is mid level, he won't be World Class. We have to focus only in World Class players or players to become World Class, and he isn't one of them.
Are you even sure of what you’re saying?
Real_HEAVEN1
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u will soon be interested in Ahmed musa
Sahla_HDP
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Why waste our time with Rafael Leão? He is mid level, he won't be World Class. We have to focus only in World Class players or players to become World Class, and he isn't one of them.
Pokbckuy
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