Chelsea readying ‘mega £86m-plus transfer offer
Chelsea readying ‘mega £86m-plus transfer offer for Rafael Leao’ as Graham Potter looks to land star in January
Chelsea readying ‘mega £86m-plus transfer offer for Rafael Leao’ as Graham Potter looks to land star in January
The 23-year-old Portuguese winger is in the final 18 months of his San Siro contract.
The star, who played in all of his country’s World Cup matches before being eliminated by Morocco in the last-16, has become one of Europe’s most sought-after players.
Manchester United, who have sent scouts to watch him in action, and Paris Saint-Germain are also thought to be interested.
According to a new report, Chelsea is planning to move first in order to beat their transfer rivals to the punch.
Corriere dello Sport claims that “alarms” are ringing in Milan as Chelsea are preparing a “mega offer” for the attacker.
The Serie A club are desperate to keep the former Sporting Lisbon and Lille ace.
They have been in talks with his lawyer, Ted Dimvula, over an extension and are allegedly even ready to smash their wage limit to keep him.
But “there is a possible new attempt by Chelsea” with the Italian newspaper saying it will be “over €100m” – which is at least £86m.
The Blues had a £70million bid rejected in the summer but now look set to return with another bid next month in an effort to bolster Graham Potter’s squad.
Leao, who won the Italian title last year with Milan, has continued his fine form this term.
He has scored seven and assisted nine in Serie A and the Champions League so far before the break for the World Cup.
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