Arsenal is looking for a new attacker this summer after missing the Premier League title and AC Milan star Rafael Leao has emerged as a target after scoring and helping eight times in the Serie A
Arsenal -Chef Andre Berta has reportedly had conversations with AC Milan Vooruit Rafael Leao by telephone as interest in the Portugal International grows. The Gunners are desperate to sign a new striker this summer after they have missed the Premier League and Leao seems to be on their shortlist.
Leao has emerged as one of the most talented striker in Europe, but has not had the most clinical season and has delivered eight in the Serie A – although he gave another eight assists.
The 25-year-old is also not the out-and-out striker Arsenal craving and plays mainly at the left wing. As a result, he is not at the top of the club's shortlist – according to French Outlet Foot Mercato.
But after AC Milan had missed Europe, there were claims that Leao could now leave the San Siro and the report claims that Arsenal's new transfer chef Berta has already spoken to the player.
Leao's contract ends in 2028, but without the wealth that the Champions League offer offers, Milan might have to cash in on their top stars.
He was left on the couch for the last match of AC Milan against Monza on Saturday and there is now the prospect that he will never play for the club again.
Foot Mercato adds that although Leao is a target, the club will prioritize other signing sessions above him, with Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko under the top stars on their wish list.
Arsenal should pay around £ 63 million to sign gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon after an incredible season saw him 53 times nets, although the uncle of the player Chris has given doubts about a move to the Premier League.
When asked whether the family felt connected to Sporting, Chris replied: “Yes, a lot … Yesterday during dinner we decided that he should stay.” He was then questioned whether Gyokees will stay and added: “Yes, we think so.”
But the attacker remained cautious in his future when he was asked for clarity about the happiness of his family during an interview with a Bola.
He said: “They really love Portugal. I think they want to be here and enjoy the city, the good weather and all the atmosphere.
“But it's football and that's something else. We'll see what happens. Yes [I would like to win a third title with Sporting]But we will see. I don't know what will happen in the summer … Let's see what's happening. “