AC Milan to Everton: Table €50m or forget about Rafael Leao

Everton have been warned that AC Milan forward Rafael Leao is not for sale, unless €50m is put on the table this summer, claims a report.

Leao joined Milan in 2019 from Lille for €28m, but struggled during his initial spell at the San Siro. His fortunes have improved though and the 21-year-old has scored six goals and created five assists in 23 Serie A games this season. According to Calciomercato, Milan are convinced they have a diamond in Leao.

They state that Leao “is not on the market” unless “a proposal exceeding €50m” arrives for the Portugal Under-21 star.

The same Italian outlet Calciomercato (as cited by Sport Witness) reported in January that Everton were weighing up a move for AC Milan forward Leao.

The report even claimed the Toffees have put a €30m offer on the table, ahead of the window closing on February 1. Calcio did however claim at the time that Milan would want a “much higher’” fee.

Juventus have also registered an in interest in the forward while Leao, who is under contract until 2024, was with Sporting.

Leeds have also shown an interest in the striker.  According to Gianluca di Marzio, Leao was on their summer shortlist in 2020. In fact, the source claimed Leeds had already done groundwork on a deal.

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Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani reportedly contacted Milan to enquire about the Leao’s availability as Leeds returned to the Premier League.

Milan though are desperate to hold on to Leao, who has played for Portugal’s youth teams from the age of 16.