Manchester City are reportedly preparing an audacious swap deal with AC Milan in order to secure the services of Rafael Leao.
Leao has shone at Milan this season scoring seven goals and grabbing nine assists in 20 appearances for the Italian giants. The 23-year-old's appearances were limited to cameos off the bench at the World Cup but that did not stop him making an impact against Ghana and Switzerland.
Pep Guardiola is thought to be a big fan of the winger and according to Calciomercato, he is set to offer Jack Grealish to the San Siro club in a swap deal. This would be a surprising move considering that the former Aston Villa man only joined City in 2021 for £100m.
Grealish's deal runs out in 2027 while Leao's contract expires in 2024. Milan are therefore in a weaker position to secure their star man's future.
However, the Serie A club are thought to be unimpressed by the approach by City due to Grealish's form at the Etihad Stadium, his age and the fact he is reportedly earning £15m per year. Elsewhere, Real Madrid are thought to be looking at stealing a march on City in the race to sign Jude Bellingham.
Marca is reporting in Spain that Carlo Ancelotti's men have requested that Bellingham does not sign a contract extension at Borussia Dortmund in a move made to express their interest. Madrid are believed to be concerned that Liverpool and City are also keen on the teenager.
MEN Sport understands that Erik ten Hag is an admirer of Bellingham too and that he is willing to put a second approach together in order to bring the ex-Birmingham City man to Manchester United.
kutbceiknt
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Sign LEAO and DIABY of LEVERKUSEN or BAILEY of ASTON VILLA
Bailey aren’t there anymore mate🙄 go and check West Ham squad maybe you will see for yourself 😊
Stdismas
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What would Grealish do at Atleti m8???
Lol
Riteklmruy
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Grealish is far better than Leao 👀
Because of he is England 😂 so sad
nebbiklorz
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Make that swap and the Champions League Trophy is as good as their’s!
nebbiklorz
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Grealish is far better than Leao 👀
You don’t know Football!!
F2009
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Lol because City value Grealish at 100 mil doesn’t mean everyone else does….
They will add money and offload a player instead of having to worry about his playing time, it will not be just a player for a player.
Risdekmnrz
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Grealish is the best play his should stay
Kudabdiopy
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That will be a great move by city...we anticipate for that
OneLove⚽️
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Grealish is a dribbler and at MC with Pep he needs to pass pass and pass the ball so i don't know why they bought him and for 100m🤦♂️# he needs to go to save his career.
Yicdiknpsu
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Grealish is far better than Leao 👀
Kinetics231
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Seems like Manutd would miss another target
Cehcdlnstu
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It's a good move but if it is going to happen 👏👏
NotAFan
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CITY Should Just Pay the 100million coz we both know that CITY can even SPEND over 200million in this TRANSFER...Im Just Saying ooh!!
19646244(deleted)
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Swap grealish with joa felix
What would Grealish do at Atleti m8???
19646244(deleted)
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Lol because City value Grealish at 100 mil doesn’t mean everyone else does….
NotAFan
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Sign LEAO and DIABY of LEVERKUSEN or BAILEY of ASTON VILLA
mancsupporter
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How about we pay some of his salary for like 2 seasons and add a transfer fee
Zakbcinosy
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Grealish and Bellingham are not good for City.... City should stay away from Bellingham --- instead go for Camavinga or Mcallister
Hey thats what I said 🤣
mancsupporter
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I think grealish + 50-70 mill is a great offer, grealish worth 30-50 mill now
Kevin201
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Leao should replace Grealish
Kalawooshi
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yesss please sign him
Chukwudi30
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I don't think is going to happen
bucaeimns
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make this happen
Yuabcdmnty
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Grealish and Bellingham are not good for City.... City should stay away from Bellingham --- instead go for Camavinga or Mcallister
japbdiouy
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Swap grealish with joa felix
truthisbitter
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Do it Asap, Grealish is a one man squad player suited mostly to counteattacking teams!