AC Milan will not be selling Rafael Leao before the transfer window closes later tonight despite Chelsea’s attempts, according to a report.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via PianetaMilan), Leao will not leave Milan before the deadline tonight despite Chelsea being very much wanting to get him on the next plane to London, even being willing investing three figures to sign him.
Chelsea’s interest in Leao has been revived late in the mercato and sources in England have been writing about a negotiation between the clubs for a last-minute deal, but in actual fact there is no chance of anything materialising.
The Rossoneri are actually confident that they can get Leao to extend his deal beyond the current contract deadline of June 2024. Once the summer transfer market is closed, Milan will finally be able to focus on Leao’s situation.
There is of course the added sub-plot that Milan will meet Chelsea in the Champions League on 5 October in the group stages.
