Rafael Leao of AC Milan is preferred by Chelsea (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Chelsea are anticipated to be out there for a brand new winger this summer season amid their attacking frailties – and one in every of their targets has seen his price ticket lowered.
The Blues have been long-time admirers of Rafael Leao, with the Portuguese star repeatedly linked to the membership – even earlier than Chelsea’s new homeowners took over.
Chelsea’s present wingers have all struggled this season for numerous causes, with Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Noni Madueke having all confronted criticism for his or her efforts this season. The attackers have endured accidents and poor kind because the season has gone on.
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Regardless of signing him completely this summer season, Chelsea are reportedly nonetheless trying to strengthen the left-wing – particularly with Mykhailo Mudryk out with a provisional ban and his future unclear.
However regardless of their historic admiration, Chelsea opted towards triggering his launch clause again in 2022 – and now Milan imagine that it may very well be time for him to depart the San Siro.
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Now, Milan’s stance appears to have modified, in response to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A giants aren’t satisfied Leao has progressed as anticipated in recent times and may very well be keen to let him go for round £66 million, which is much lower than his preliminary launch clause.
Chelsea have remained eager on Leao, whilst different names like Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens have surfaced as potential targets.
It’s thought that Joao Felix is needed by Milan on a everlasting deal after his mortgage spell, however assembly Chelsea’s asking value may very well be a problem.