Fenerbahce representatives are traveling to Italy for direct talks to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao this summer. According to reports from Calciomercato.com, the Turkish club is willing to offer the Portuguese international a salary worth €10m per season to make the move to Istanbul.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The 27-year-old forward is expected to leave San Siro after seven seasons following a difficult campaign. AC Milan missed out on Champions League qualification, leading both the club and player to agree that a transfer is best. The Italian side values the former Serie A MVP at around €60m and remains open to a loan deal with an obligation to buy.
Despite Fenerbahce's aggressive pursuit, convincing Leao remains a major challenge. Based on Italian media reports, the former Sporting CP star prefers a move to the Premier League or La Liga to remain at Europe's highest level. While Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest, Turkish clubs remain the only side to make concrete approaches so far.