Sport: Barcelona closely monitoring Milan star Leao ahead of the summer

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is attracting interest from Barcelona after what could be classed as a breakthrough season for him in Serie A, a report claims.

According to what is being reported by Sport in Spain, Barcelona are on the lookout for a new forward with quality in the summer transfer window and with Dusan Vlahovic is off the market while Erling Haaland will be difficult to get from Borussia Dortmund, other options are being considered.

The Blaugrana are monitoring the progress of Leao as a result and if they have watched him all season then they will no doubt like what they see. The 22-year-old has has scored 11 goals and has added 6 assists in 31 games for Milan in all competitions in the current campaign, being arguably the most consistent forward.

He is represented by ​​the well-known Jorge Mendes who will be the man leading talks over a renewal with the Rossoneri, but Barca boast good relations with him which may help them should they decide to go all-out for the former Lille man.