AC Milan superstar Rafael Leao has seemingly issued a come and get me plea to Manchester United.
Milan are set to undergo a major rebuild this summer, with Leao expected to be part of the exodus. The Portuguese added fuel to the speculation himself by speaking highly of United in a recent interview.
“Of course, I watch the Premier League a lot,” he told BBC. “I like Manchester United especially for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is my idol, but Arsenal is also a team I follow on TV.”
Manchester United keen on Rafael Leao
According to Football Insider, Manchester United are interested in signing Rafael Leao from AC Milan, who are ready to sanction a cut-price deal.
It is claimed Leao is one of many stars on United’s shortlist of winger targets, as Michael Carrick’s side have a new wideman as one of their main priorities to add to the squad ahead of next season.
Football Insider add that reports in Italy have suggested that the 26-year-old winger is available for as little as £43 million this summer. It is understood that Leao is “an appealing option at Old Trafford given his price tag.”
United are returning to the Champions League, and Carrick would need players of Leao’s calibre to go far in the competition.
The Portuguese has consistently impressed in Europe’s premier competition. He has been directly involved in 13 goals in 30 UCL appearances.
Rafael Leao Stats: 2025/26 Season
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 29 | 9 | 3 | 5 | - | 1,861' |
| Italy Cup | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 107' |
| Supercoppa Italiana | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 31 | 10 | 3 | 5 | - | 1,968' |
Last year, former Red Devil Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed Leao, stating: “Of course, we expect magic, because Leao is magic! Of course, we’ll always talk about him, because he’s one of the best players in the world, and I’m not saying this for marketing purposes, but because I played football.”
Brazilian winger on Manchester United’s radar
Meanwhile, United have also entered the race for FC Porto’s breakout star William Gomes.
Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United have made enquiries about the availability of the Brazilian right-winger.
However, Atletico Madrid appear to be pushing the hardest to sign the 20-year-old amid concerns over the future of Barcelona target Julián Alvarez.
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