Arsenal offered chance to sign £43m winger after Manchester United approach
Rafael Leao wants to leave AC Milan this summer (NurPhoto/Shutterstock)
Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Rafael Leao after Manchester United made an initial approach for the AC Milan winger, according to reports in Italy.
The 26-year-old, who scored nine goals and registered three assists in Serie A last season, is looking to leave AC Milan this summer after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League.
AC Milan are open to selling Leao but are demanding a €50 million (£43.2m) transfer fee for the 26-year-old, who still has two years left on his contract.
Manchester United have made an initial enquiry for Leao but Galatasaray are the club who have registered the strongest interest in signing the Portugal international this summer.
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According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Leao’s preference is to join the Premier League and the player’s representatives have now contacted Arsenal to discuss a potential move to Mikel Arteta’s side.
Rafael Leao is currently preparing for Portugal’s World Cup campaign (Reuters)
Speaking in an interview with Sport TV last weekend, Leao made it clear that he wants to leave AC Milan before the start of next season.
‘I think I gave Milan everything I could give. It is a club that helped me grow a lot and supported me through difficult moments. I am happy to have left my mark on the club’s history,’ Leao said.
‘Everyone has their dreams, their challenges, the things they desire, the goals they want to reach. And I too want to try a new challenge in a new league.’
Leao is currently with Portugal’s squad as they prepare for their World Cup campaign. Portugal will play DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K.
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