Liverpool pursue significant transfer negotiations for Rafael Leao, according to reports.
Liverpool and Rafael Leao: A Potential Summer Move?
The pursuit of fresh talent by The Reds is in full swing, as they've already signed Jeremie Frimpong and have their sights set on Florian Wirtz, both from Bayer Leverkusen. However, recent speculations suggest that Liverpool may lose as many as three attackers, leading to a possible move for Rafael Leao.
Liverpool's Attack Lineup Overhaul
Reports from Spain claim that Luis Diaz has no interest in extending his contract with Liverpool beyond 2027, with Barcelona lurking [1]. If Diaz departs, Federico Chiesa seems destined to follow suit, and Darwin Nunez is linked with an exit as well. With this potential exodus from the attack front, another forward could be on the cards, possibly Leao.
Liverpool's Interest in Leao
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Liverpool have made initial contact with Milan regarding a move for Leao, despite interest from Bayern Munich and three Saudi Pro League clubs [2]. Our website ranks Leao as the fourth-best left winger in the world right now [3], and Milan values him highly, with a rumored fee of around £120 million for his projected exit [2].
A Backup Plan or a Successful Bid?
Media outlets suggest that Leao is an "insurance policy" for Liverpool in case the Wirtz deal doesn't go through [2]. However, our website understands that the Reds are confident the German will sign [2]. It's more likely that Leao would join Liverpool to replace Diaz, Nunez, or Chiesa rather than act as a backup for Wirtz.
Manchester City and Tijjani Reijnders
With Milan looking more and more likely to sell Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City, it remains to be seen if Milan will be forced to sell another major asset if Leao demands an exit [2]. But with hope of a Leao move, Sport Witness claims that Jorge Mendes, Leao's agent, is involved, and he wouldn't allow his major client to miss out on a €100m offer if it comes to it [2].
Pricing Leao
According to Transfermarkt, Leao's market value is €75 million [1]. However, reports suggest that it could take an offer of €130 million (£109.3 million) to persuade Milan to sell [5].
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[1] Transfermarkt - https://www.transfermarkt.us/rafael-leao/profil/spieler/315043[2] Sport Witness - https://sportwitness.co.uk/transfer-news/liverpool-transfers-rafael-leao/[3] Our Website - https://www.thehardtackle.co.uk/our-writers/the-hard-tackle-writers/the-best-left-wingers-in-the-world-right-now/[4] Fabrizio Romano Tweet - https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1541146369095061507[5] Calciomercato - https://en.calciomercato.com/transfer-market/transfers/player/44879/rafael-leao.html
Liverpool might look to Rafael Leao as a potential replacement for attackers like Luis Diaz, Federico Chiesa, or Darwin Nunez, should they leave the club. Reports indicate that Liverpool have made initial contact with AC Milan about a possible move for Leao, with a rumored fee of around £120 million for his projected exit. However, his market value, according to Transfermarkt, is only €75 million.
