Are Man Utd one of them? Two Premier League clubs ask transfer questions of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao

Are Man Utd one of them? Two Premier League clubs ask transfer questions of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao

Published Apr. 24, 2026 8:00 a.m. ET
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Premier League giants circle San Siro

United and Liverpool have emerged as the leading English contenders for Leao after making formal enquiries into his availability. Milan are

Romano confirms initial contact

While no official proposals have been tabled, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has verified that at least two Premier League clubs have reached out to understand Milan's financial demands. The discussions have primarily focused on Leao’s current salary situation and the exact fee required to tempt the Rossoneri into a sale this summer.

Providing clarity on the current state of the deal and the nature of the interest, Romano stated on his

He added: "We are not talking about official proposals. At the moment, we are not talking about official negotiations, but Premier League clubs have started making calls to understand the situation."

Versatility in attack

The interest in Leao comes as both United and Liverpool prepare for significant squad overhauls ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. For the Red Devils, Leao’s versatility to play across the front line is seen as a major asset, while Liverpool view him as a potential successor for Mohamed Salah, who has

Battle for Champions League qualification

The success of any potential bid will likely hinge on whether United and Liverpool can

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