AC Milan have agreed a €45 million deal with Galatasaray for Rafael Leao, although the Portugal winger has not yet chosen his next club.
Key takeaways
- Galatasaray are prepared to pay Leao between €10 million and €12 million net per season.
- Aston Villa are considering a loan arrangement that would include a compulsory purchase clause.
- Villa have held discussions but have not submitted an official bid.
- Milan would rather complete an outright sale during the summer window.
- Leao’s decision will determine whether he moves to Turkey, England or stays in Italy.
Leao’s transfer decision
The Turkish club are stepping up their pursuit of the 26-year-old attacker with a lucrative salary proposal worth €10m to €12m after tax each year. Despite Milan accepting the financial terms of the proposed transfer, Leao has yet to commit to the move.
Aston Villa remain another option for the Portuguese international. The Premier League side are negotiating with Milan and are examining a season-long loan followed by a mandatory purchase, but no formal offer has been lodged so far.
Milan’s preferred outcome
Milan’s priority is to secure a permanent transfer this summer as they assess the options available for Leao. The player’s final verdict will decide whether he joins Galatasaray, switches to Villa Park or continues with the Italian club after the transfer window closes.
