Chelsea have entered the race to sign AC Milan striker Rafael Leao.
For some time, Leao has been widely linked with a move to Old Trafford as the Red Devils continue their search for a viable striker to replace the late Cristiano Ronaldo.
Alongside United, Real Madrid are another club said to be interested in January, although one report indicated that Los Merengues would not advance their interest in January, giving United a clear run for the player during the release window. winter.
Now it seems that United have another suitor to worry about in the search for Leao.
Italian publication Calciomercato reports that Armando Broja’s injury has forced Graham Potter to look to the market for a solution.
Broja suffered a knee injury in Chelsea’s friendly against Aston Villa and is expected to be out for a long time.
The London side have already added Molde’s David Datro Fofana to their ranks, but intend to make another addition.
Calciomercato relays: “In addition to Fofana, another striker will also arrive, possibly one of the best to put in Potter’s hands without delay. A discussion linked to Broja could also have been opened with the Rossoneri and Ziyech’s track is always being monitored.”
“Now the attention of the Blues has turned to the Portuguese [Leao]. Leao likes it, but the operation will be expensive.”
“How expensive? Not less than 80 million euros minimum. In England, they are not easily scared by certain figures.”
Chelsea will be heartened by the fact that contract extension negotiations between the 23-year-old and AC Milan have stalled.
There is still a significant gap between the salary proposal presented by the Serie A champions and Leao’s expectations.
