After he has been chased by Nico Williams, Barcelona is now back to a square in their efforts to sign a new left wing player. Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford have been identified as leading alternatives, but there is another name that could come forward: Rafael Leao.
Leao has been linked to Barcelona several times in recent years, and now it could be time that he made the move. Milan is open to the sale this summer and according to sport it will be available for a fee in the region of € 70 million.
Leao had a silence of 12-18 months in Milan, and that is why his asking price has been reduced. Barcelona could benefit, although they could be confronted with competition from Bayern Munich and Chelsea, who have both been associated with a relocation for the International in Portugal in recent months.
Barcelona Sporting Director is currently prioritizing a move for Diaz, who was his favorite target before the option of Williams was reactivated. But there is a big backer for Leao within the La Liga champions: Joan Laporta.
Laporta is a big fan of Leao, who has long been his favorite candidate who is signed by Barcelona. If he exercises his authority, there are chances that a step later in the summer will be taken, especially if Liverpool continues to stick to their attitude not to let Diaz leave.
Leao is the player who is most similar to Williams, taking into account him, Diaz and Rashford. And € 70 million could be a very good price if he receives the form he has previously shown in Milan. But for now, Barcelona is not willing to make a considered attempt to sign him while other options are on the table.
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