Arjun Menon
AC Milan is facing a genuine threat of losing Rafael Leao this summer, with Galatasaray making the first concrete move for the Portuguese winger. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Turkish club has tabled an offer worth €10 million per season plus bonuses in a direct bid to secure his signature.
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Milan has set Leao’s asking price at around £43 million, a figure that represents significant depreciation from the £100 million valuation placed on him just a couple of years ago. A sharp drop in form has driven that decline, and with his contract running until June 2028, clubs are circling what could be a cut-price deal for a player still only 26 years old.
La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Luca Bianchin confirmed the Galatasaray approach, placing the Turkish side ahead of several top European and Premier League clubs who are also tracking the winger’s situation. The race for his signature is far from settled.
Leao brings pace and physicality that will be on the international stage when Portugal compete at this year’s World Cup, a showcase that could further sharpen interest from competing clubs before any deal is concluded.
With Galatasaray having drawn first blood in negotiations and Milan open to a sale at the right price, the coming weeks will determine whether Leao stays in Serie A or heads for a new challenge. Follow TipsGG for the latest updates as this transfer story develops.