Manchester United are among a group of Premier League clubs who have been approached over the potential availability of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, according to an exclusive report from TEAMtalk. The Portuguese international, 26, has been offered to several elite sides as intermediaries explore a summer move, with Milan understood to be open to a sale for a fee in the region of €50 million (£43.1m).
The report indicates that while the Serie A club's preference remains to retain the player, their willingness to consider offers at that valuation has alerted the market. Leao still has two years remaining on his current contract at San Siro, and Milan had been keen to tie him down to a new deal. The shift in stance, however, has prompted his representatives to sound out potential destinations ahead of the transfer window.
Alongside Manchester United, approaches have also been made to Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool, all of whom have tracked the winger in the past. European heavyweights Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have also been made aware of the situation. Sources stress that no formal bids have been tabled and United's interest has not progressed beyond initial checks at this stage, but the groundwork for a significant transfer is being laid.
Rafael Leao has established himself as one of Milan's standout performers since joining from Lille in 2019. The 43-time capped Portugal international, who generally operates on the left flank, has contributed 80 goals and 65 assists in 288 appearances for the club. His combination of blistering pace, creativity, and direct goal threat has cemented his reputation as one of Europe's most dangerous wide forwards.
For Manchester United, the pursuit aligns with a broader strategy to add a high-calibre winger to their squad. The club is reportedly looking to increase competition in wide areas as they build under the INEOS sporting structure. Leao's profile has been monitored extensively by Old Trafford officials in previous windows, making this development a natural point of renewed interest.
The reported €50 million asking price is considered attainable for a player of Leao's pedigree, potentially making him one of the more accessible elite forwards available this summer. For Milan, a sale at that figure would represent a significant financial return and could fund a squad rebuild, despite their desire to keep him. The coming weeks are likely to see increased speculation as interested clubs assess their options and the player's own intentions become clearer.
