AC Milan have paid a staggering €100m for the head of Rafael Leao amid huge interest from Manchester United for the Portuguese.
A report surfaced a few days ago indicating United’s interest in the attacker, with Erik ten Hag so interested that he sent scouts to watch the player in the Champions League against Chelsea.
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed United’s interest in Leao, warning that the Serie A giants were ready to start contract renewal negotiations in an effort to keep the player at the San Siro and stave off interest from England. .
Chelsea is also an admirer of Leao.
Calciomercato.it via SportWitness reports that yesterday Leao’s lawyer and father held negotiations with AC Milan with his long-term future high on the agenda.
“The latter [player’s father] Yesterday he held a meeting with the leaders of the Serie A champions at the club headquarters”.
“The role of Jorge Mendes cannot be forgotten as the superagent wants to give his opinion on his client’s renewal. A diplomatic masterpiece is required to secure the 23-year-old’s long-term future.”
“The Italian champions will have more meetings with Leão’s team, as they want to resolve their renewal as soon as possible.”
One of the biggest sticking points in the striker’s contract negotiations is his release clause. This is currently set at a whopping €150 million.
Leao and his entourage say this is too high if he opts to move to a club like United.
The report goes on to add that if these meetings and negotiations do not bear fruit, the Rossoneri have set a minimum price of 100 million euros for any suitor who wants to take Leao from them.
Leao is someone to watch out for. He would be a huge addition to United’s attacking department.
