Key Takeaways
- AC Milan will listen to offers for Rafael Leao starting at €50 million, far below his €175 million release clause
- Manchester United could offer Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford, or Joshua Zirkzee as makeweights in the deal
- The Rossoneri are planning a major overhaul of their attacking options, with Alexander Sorloth as a priority target
AC Milan are willing to part ways with Rafael Leao during the summer transfer window. The Serie A club has set an asking price of €50 million for the Portuguese forward, despite a release clause worth €175 million in his current contract.
Manchester United have emerged as serious contenders for his signature. The Premier League side recently sent scouts to watch Leao play against Juventus, where supporters jeered the 25-year-old during the match.
The Red Devils hope to lower the transfer fee by including players in the agreement. Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford, and Joshua Zirkzee are all available for exchange. Milan have previously shown interest in both Rashford and Zirkzee. They held discussions with Rashford’s representatives in January, while they attempted to sign Zirkzee before he moved to Old Trafford last year.
Rashford currently plays for Barcelona on loan. The Spanish club must decide whether to pay €30 million to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Milan are preparing for major changes in their forward line. According to reports, they want to sign Alexander Sorloth from Atletico Madrid as part of their squad rebuild.