Galatasaray have reportedly become the first club to make a move for Rafael Leao after he publicly declared that he wanted to leave AC Milan this summer.
However, Gazzetta dello Sport claims that the forward is reluctant to make the move to Turkey, and is instead waiting on a Premier League club to enter the fray.
Rafael Leao: What’s the latest?
Leao’s agent is said to have taken heed of his wishes by offering him to Arsenal, though the newly-crowned league winners are yet to act on the proposal.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have registered their interest, but have not taken any steps to materialise it as of yet.
The 26-year-old’s anticipated switch is set to be more heavily negotiated when Portugal have finished their World Cup campaign, as he was called up to Roberto Martinez’s squad to play a key role in the tournament.
Then, when his focus is fully back on his club career, his suitors are more likely to come forward with their offers.
A deal for Leao looks as though it would be affordable
Milan are hoping to receive a fee in the region of £43.2 million, Gazzetta states, which will fall into United’s budget.
INEOS already added £38m to the transfer kitty after Rasmus Hojlund’s Napoli tenure became permanent following their Champions League qualification, while Marcus Rashford will also be sold in the coming weeks.
It goes without saying that the midfield is the utmost priority heading into the window, but adding a player as experienced and proven as Leao certainly wouldn’t go amiss ahead of the Reds’ return to the UCL next season.
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