Cihan Kamer was is one of the members of Fenerbahçe's board of directors. He landed in Milan yesterday evening on a private flight. The reason for his trip is clear: to negotiate directly with the Rossoneri over the signing of Rafael Leão, who in recent weeks has stated that he considers his seven-year spell at Milan to be over.
Fenerbahçe make Milan move for Leão, but clubs remain far apart
According to 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', the Turkish club hopes this surprise visit will bring them closer to securing the Portuguese forward, who is expected to join Milan's pre-season tour in Australia in the coming hours and link up with Ruben Amorim's squad.
Reaching an agreement, however, will not be straightforward, as there is still a significant gap between the clubs' valuations. Fenerbahçe are prepared to offer €40 million for the player's transfer, while Milan continue to demand €60 million to sanction the Portuguese winger's departure.
The inclusion of bonuses could certainly help bridge the gap, but negotiations are only at an early stage, and the feeling is that it will take time before the two clubs can reach a potential agreement.
Not only Fenerbahçe: Galatasaray also in the race for Leão
Fenerbahçe are also ready to offer Leão a salary of €10 million per season to persuade him to move to Istanbul. However, they must also contend with competition from Galatasaray, who, unlike the 'Yellow Canaries', can guarantee participation in the UEFA Champions League rather than having to go through qualifying rounds.
Milan, meanwhile, remain waiting for concrete offers that come close to their asking price. The Rossoneri would certainly welcome a bidding war if one were to develop. Selling the Portuguese attacker is considered crucial, as the funds generated from his departure would finance the club's upcoming transfer business.
