Blinksportsnews247Rafael Leao appears to be the target of Paris Saint-Germain before the summer. But according to a source, AC Milan will need a sizable sum of money before they will agree to sell their top player.
The French team will require at least one replacement as Kylian Mbappe is expected to leave PSG in the summer. It was reported in the Gazzetta dello Sport of today (see photo below) that they might bring in Rafael Leao and Victor Osimhen.
Milan is eager to keep Leao, who looks to be content at the team after the winger’s contract was renewed at the end of the last campaign. As the pink newspaper claims, there is a very significant cost to separate the two.
It is unclear if PSG will be able to pay the €175 million release clause. In that scenario, Leao will have to decide what to do about the possible move. In that regard, Milan is well-protected against such circumstances by the clause.
That being said, Milan might agree to a meeting with a club if “a crazy offer” is made. Triple figures, for sure, but maybe not as much as the release clause. Thus, even though the plan is to keep working with Leao, some reflections may occur in the summer.
Leao matches the description.
Leao has some of the same qualities that make Mbappe so exceptional, but it will be extremely tough for PSG to replace the Frenchman completely. Among them are his amazing acceleration, skill in possession, and independence in game decisions.
Leao was undoubtedly an unpolished diamond when he joined Milan; he lacked the consistency that is essential for any elite football player. After winning a Scudetto five years later, he has developed into one of the world’s top wingers and is continuously getting better.
In other words, PSG will benefit much from his presence, but Milan will not allow its top player to depart for a minimal fee. Although it could be impossible to turn down about €120 million, there is a perception that €100 million won’t be sufficient either.
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