Rafael Leao is drawing interest from major clubs as speculation grows about his future at AC Milan. He is contracted until 2028 and has a 175 million release clause, though the figure is viewed as unrealistic in the current market. AC Milan may prefer to keep him but is reportedly more open to creative offers than before. Leao’s 2023 renewal included the 175m clause, yet Milan could negotiate far below it if an appropriate proposal arrives. Manchester United are strongly linked and are exploring a player-plus-cash approach, potentially involving players such as Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, or Manuel Ugarte. Leao’s pace, power, and ability to beat defenders in isolation make him a match-changing left-sided threat, which United and other clubs want. The main obstacles are price and deal structure, with Milan potentially opening talks around 50 million.
"Rafael Leao is attracting attention from top clubs and the noise around his future at AC Milan is getting louder by the week. The Portuguese winger is still under contract until 2028 and has a huge 175 million release clause, but that number no longer feels realistic in the current market. Milan may publicly want to keep him, but they are now more open to creative offers than they were in the past, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside."
"Leao's 2023 renewal included the 175m clause, but sources have increasingly suggested Milan would negotiate far below that figure if the right proposal arrives. Man United are interested in the Portuguese star. United are exploring a player-plus-cash deal and could offer players such as Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee or Manuel Ugarte to lower the fee."
"Leao is exactly the kind of player who gets big clubs excited. He is quick, powerful, stylish on the ball and capable of doing things that most wide forwards simply cannot. When he is confident, he can carry the ball from deep, beat defenders in isolation and completely change the mood of a match. That is why Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have all been mentioned at different points."
"The issue is the price and the structure. Milan may not get anywhere near the 175m release clause, but they will still want a serious package. Red Devils could offer a player to sweeten the deal Milan could open talks from around 50m"
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