Two rich guys Chelsea and Man City compete fiercely for the winter transfer “blockbuster” deal, with the target Rafael Leao.
AS reported, the future of Rafael Leao now is the internal battle in English football between Chelsea and Man City.
Chelsea as well as Man City are ready to break their own transfer records in January 2023 to get the signature of Rafael Leao.
In recent times, AC Milan has not stopped convincing Leao to extend his contract.
Milan sporting director Paolo Maldini had contacts with Leao as well as his agent Jorge Mendes but could not find a common ground.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan’s plan is to renew with Leao before entering World Cup in Qatar is really not feasible.
Not only did he refuse the new offer, but Rafael Leao also lacked concentration on the pitch, with many matches angering the Milan tifosi.
Therefore, Milan is considering putting the Portuguese player on the transfer market as soon as possible.
Leao’s current contract is valid until 2024. The Serie A champions believe selling the 23-year-old player in January is the most appropriate.
Chelsea need a new striker after Raheem Sterling and Aubameyang both failed to perform as expected.
Meanwhile, Man City does not rule out parting with Jack Grealish as well as Riyad Mahrez, once an agreement is reached with Rafael Leao.
AS quoted sources from England as saying, Chelsea and Man City accept to pay a fee of up to 119 million euros (about more than 104 million pounds) to complete “blockbuster” Leao.
