Rafael Leao, a star for AC Milan, is still being linked to a move to Chelsea. Todd Boehly is reportedly making arrangements behind the scenes as the January transfer window approaches.
In order to finish the season strong, Chelsea will keep searching the transfer market for quality players to add to the squad in January. As the Boehly-Clearlake era gets underway, the team has not been consistent following a dramatic summer rebuild under new ownership.
Strengthening in the present is still necessary, even though there is a clear desire to move away from the previous transfer model and toward one that entails landing young players ahead of the competition. One choice that might assist in fusing the two is is bringing in Rafael Leao, a 23-year-old standout for AC Milan.
Even though he was turned down for a summer transfer to Stamford Bridge, the Portugal international is still making an impression for the Rossoneri. Despite only starting from the bench, Leao brought similar form to the international arena at the World Cup, finishing as his country’s second-highest scorer.
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Although it sounds like he may be dead set on joining the Blues, that kind of play could earn him a major move in January. This is because of the numerous clues that he has been dropping in recent months, which include public chats with Reece James and even following Chelsea on TikTok.
Leao’s contract issue is entwined with all of this, and it may force the Rossoneri to let him go sooner rather than later. The lowest amount that AC Milan will take, according to Calciomercato, is €80 million (£69 million). This is less than the €100 million (£87.5 million) claimed valuation that has been set.
According to the source, Todd Boehly is working on a January budget while keeping a close eye on potential landing opportunities for the winger. It remains to be seen if they can close a deal, but if they can, if they can get it beyond the finishing line, it might be a historic one for their season.
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