AC Milan star Rafael Leao has reportedly been offered to Chelsea as the Pedro Neto replacement via an agent. The Portugal winger is keen on leaving San Siro and has been linked with Turkish sides.
According to a report in Gazzetta dello Sport, Leao’s search for a new club continues, and he is now interested in a move to Chelsea. The Blues are open to selling Pedro Neto this summer, with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in talks.
Leao has fallen down the pecking order at AC Milan as he looks for an exit. They have signed Diego Moreira from Strasbourg, and the 22-year-old is seen as the ideal replacement for the winger.
New manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that he is unsure about the winger’s future at the club and said:
“I don’t think it’s a serious thing, but I don’t know if he’ll be ready. I don’t know, but Leao is one of our players. I’ve already said that we’re happy to have him, he’s a valuable player. So we’ll see, but he has to fight. I think Cisse, with the way that he played, will make things difficult. Saelemaekers has changed positions, it will be tough. We also have Pulisic coming back, so we will have a lot of players who will be fighting for that place.”
Meanwhile, Leao has rebuffed claims amid rumours, saying that he has not authorised anyone to comment on his behalf. He said on Instagram:
“My only thought is on the field: I am concentrated on giving my best, every single game and every single training session. Just to avoid any form of speculation and stories that aren’t true, I repeat that for some time I’ve assigned all my interests exclusively to my family and my lawyers. Nobody else is authorised to speak for me. My mind is on the next objectives.”
Chelsea have now shown interest in signing Leao, but reports suggest that the winger is available for €40 million this summer.
Pedro Neto in talks to leave Chelsea
Pedro Neto has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer. The winger has played in the last couple of pre-season matches as the right wing-back, but his future remains uncertain.
Manchester City, Arsenal, and Al-Hilal are in the race to sign the winger, who has been slapped with a £100 million price tag by Chelsea. They are open to an exit, but are reportedly not in a hurry to let him leave.
Edited by Sripad
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