Manchester United is becoming a serious contender to sign Rafael Leao, the AC Milan star. Leao is still Milan’s most prominent attacker, but under Massimiliano Allegri, he has had a challenging season. The Portuguese winger was loudly jeered at the San Siro last month, and his relationship with the team has deteriorated.
The best teams in Europe have been made aware of this development, with United appearing to be at the top of the list. The Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claims that Rafael Leao’s time to depart has come since there is a sense that his connection with AC Milan is shattered.
It is said that the former Lille wonder is resentful of the way Milan supporters treated him. Moreover, despite a €175 million release clause, Milan are reportedly willing to consider bids ranging from €50 million (£43.3 million) to €60 million (£52 million) in the summer, seven years after signing him.
Manchester United scouts watched Rafael Leão
Manchester United is becoming a serious contender to sign Rafael Leao, the AC Milan star. Leao is still Milan’s most prominent attacker, but under Massimiliano Allegri, he has had a challenging season. The Portuguese winger was loudly jeered at the San Siro last month, and his relationship with the team has deteriorated.
Al-Hilal is reportedly eager to sign Leao. But a transfer to the Premier League is far more appealing to the 26-year-old forward. According to the tabloid, the Portugal international’s “dream” scenario of playing in England would give United an advantage in the competition for his signing.
In response to criticism of Leao last year, former Red Devil Zlatan Ibrahimovic said, “Of course, we expect magic, because Leao is amazing! We will undoubtedly discuss him often as he is among the greatest football players in the world. I don’t say this for commercial gain, but rather because I was a player.
The Peoples Person recently reported that United is allegedly “on the trail” of Strahinja Pavlovic, a defender with the Rossoneri. It’s interesting to see that Chelsea is a rival in this endeavour. But in the competition for the Serbian centre-back, United is seen to be “above all.”
