AC Milan could decide to replace Rafael Leao with another Portuguese attacking star in the summer should Leao have to be sold, a report claims.
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As has been reported in Spain by El Chiringuito TV (via Pianeta Milan), the Rossoneri are quietly exploring the idea of signing Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix as a replacement for Leao if they have to sell the star player.
The priority is still to get Leao to sign a new deal and dissuade the interest from multiple huge clubs around Europe.
It would be remiss of Milan not to be making safety plans for if Leao has to be sold in the summer. His contract will expire in the summer of 2024 which means that it is time to secure his future or potentially cash in on the interest.
A sale is likely to raise around €100 million for Milan and they could then try and sign Felix for a loan worth €15 million and redemption the following summer.