The Gunners are interested in signing AC Milan’s attacking left winger Rafael Leao. The 30 year old Portugal international player currently in the Italian side for few years. He has been delivering regular goals for the side in the past seasons. He is known for speed, dribbling skills and goal scoring abilities for the side. With this type of performance he is giving he is under the eyes of many European clubs. With his current contract set to expire in 2028 in AC Milan. Many teams want to trigger his release clause. Two English Premier League giants are currently in race to sign the player from the Italian League Serie A. The Blues and the Gunners from London are interested in bringing in the player. With the Gunners looking for new options in the squad and for potential backups. The Blues are also looking to add new talents in squad.
Leao rise at AC Milan:
After joining Milan in 2019 from French side Lille. He has been one of their key players for them. The impact on Rossoneri is very big by him. With a massive height and superb speed along with the dribbling abilities. Makes him a big player in big moments. His presence in the left wing as a starter is now very common thing for both the club and country he plays for. He played a very important role in AC Milan’s title winning season of 2021-22 where they won their last Serie A league title. Where he was the most valuable player of the season for his team. His contributions in the field include a total of 55 goals in 197 appearances for the club. In the ongoing season he has scored a 12 total goals 10 assists for the AC Milan this season.
The Gunners interest in Leao:
The Gunners now want to add Leao to their squad for next summer. To add to their attacking options. With the already present players with talents like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. The addition of him would add more strength to their attacking force. The Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta has seen Leao as a future target for the next transfer window. With the current lack of attackers in the Gunners team Leao can be a major addition for them to grow and score goals. But the Gunners face competition from the Maresca Blues who are in talks with the players agents.
Contract talks:
Leao current deal at AC Milan contains a release clause of €175 million. But Milan can consider offers from €75 million for the player. Making the transfer more possible for the clubs interested in the player. Now it depends on the parties looking to add the player in the case of securing him for his services next summer.
Author’s opinion:
Arsenal race to secure Rafael Leao sets their motive to add attacking threat to their squad. With the already present talents in the Gunners squad under Arteta. Leao experience in top leagues like Ligue 1 and Serie A can very well benefit the Gunners in the Premier League. With their hunt for glory next season the potential deal for Leao could help them grow.
