Rafael Leão’s statements at the end of last season leave little doubt: the Portuguese forward considers himself outside the Rossoneri project, while Milan, in turn, are considering Rafa available for transfer.
A farewell is expected and it will be by mutual agreement, but at the moment the most important thing is missing: offers, as relayed via Milan News.
In fact, The number 10 hopes to play in a top league such as the Premier League, but so far no concrete proposals appear to have arrived. Manchester United are in the background, according to Claudio Raimondi on SportMediaset, but only if Marcus Rashford leaves.
Leão’s future: Premier League developments
The latest news is that Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have entered the picture. The club are already in contact with Milan over the Estupiñán deal. The Villans, who sold Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for more than €130 million, are looking for a replacement. Emery’s side, who can offer Champions League football, are looking for a player capable of operating on the left side of the attack.
It remains to be seen whether Leão would be interested in the Aston Villa option. The club are already negotiating with Milan for Estupiñán as well: there is a gap of around €4–5 million between the two sides before an agreement can be reached and the full-back, who joined last year from Brighton, can leave.
