This summer, it seems Rafael Leao could be a player with a lot of attention, with AC Milan reportedly willing to consider offers of €50 million or more.
Today, it was reported that Milan are considering parting ways with Leao for a never seen before price. In previous years, they have referred to the star’s release clause of €175m whenever approached.
After a difficult few years, though, they will now accept a figure much lower than that. Indeed, the suggestions now are that a fee exceeding €50m will be enough. Even earlier this year, such a story would be laughed at considering his form.
In recent months, there have been suggestions that a contract renewal could even be on the cards. So, there are several questions that need to be answered on the situation.
Laporta wants Leao, but…
In the background, Barcelona may take a look at the Portuguese. The Blaugrana have had a long standing interest in his situation and with his current price, it may be the time to act.
Speaking on his YouTube channel this evening, Fabrizio Romano offered some information on the topic, via MilanNews.
“Today Sport, one of the most important newspapers in Spain close to Barcelona, told about Barca about Rafa Leao. The first thing to say is that Barcelona must first of all understand whether they will be able to redeem Marcus Rashford from Manchester United or not.
“In the sense that the technical aspect is clear, he would like to keep it and occupy that square with English and not with a new name, but to do so he has an agreement with the player but not with the club.
“Barcelona has to do the math, they can’t overspend. He must make money distribution choices also based on how many transfers he can make, United want €30 million. That Rafa Leao is a name that keeps coming back to Barcelona is something that does not depend on Deco, the sporting director, it is a name that starts from president Laporta.
“Why does Leao’s name come back to Barcelona every summer? Because it is a name that was suggested to President Laporta. So this is the reason for these rumours for years.
“At the moment the discussion remains linked to those who suggest it but it is not a real negotiation between Leao and Barca or between Milan and Barca, also because Milan is not looking for buyers for Leao. At the moment nothing more than that.”
So Barca is unwilling to pay 30m for Rashford, but they will pay 50m for Leao…right
Yess bro. Rashford salary much higher than leao, thats why last season he late on the list to RFEF / la liga with olmo and ter stegen. And thats why ter stegen loan out to Girona this season to make room on barca salary budget.
La Liga is a better fit for Leao than the low-blo k defenses of Serie A. Milan should let him go on a transfer for $50m-60m and sign a new striker. Ideas?
Your maths is obviously in low position.
Milan paid 37 million plus 5 in bonuses for nkunku. He made only several penalties whole season.
Leao even with fitness problem whole season scored 10 plus several assist. And from next season Leao enters in last 2 years in contract. He’s value in books will drop around 12 million.
So you would sell Leao for 50, to have 38 million of capital gain in only one season and than what ?
Which player would you bring, who would provide at least 15 goals in season?
For how much ?
Fullkrug, Felix, Abraham, Gimenez, Jovic, Nkunku, Origi, those are just some of players name who didnt went above 6 goals in season. And than who you would bring, who would be definitely better option than Leao ? Nkunku yearly cost more than 16 million in terms of salary and amortization.
You take 20, for new one but you can’t find name which will guarantee you goals and assists.
Barca in search for a backup winger.
Perfect role for Leao
Who will Milan buy for 30-40 that will score 10 in 1600 minutes ?