Arsenal have reportedly held preliminary talks concerning a attainable switch for AC Milan striker Rafael Leao forward of the summer time.
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In keeping with Soccer Transfers, the Portugal worldwide is a long-term goal for the Gunners, who’ve now stepped up their efforts to land a possible €80m deal.
The newspaper studies that Manchester United are additionally taken with Leo, however Arsenal could possibly be main the race.
AFC president Andrea Berta is claimed to have already had face-to-face discussions with Leo’s representatives, so issues actually appear to be progressing.
Rafael Leao switch may make good sense for Arsenal
Leo’s numbers this season have not been spectacular, with eight targets and two assists in Serie A to date, however that does not inform the entire story both.
Beforehand described by Owen Hargreaves by way of TNT Sports activities as having a “Ronaldinho vibe”, Leo is an attention-grabbing participant with nice talent and aptitude who may carry a brand new dimension to Mikel Arteta’s facet in assault.
Leandro Trossard is not getting any youthful, whereas Gabriel Martinelli has been just a little inconsistent this season, so there is definitely room for Leo to return in as an improve to the left facet of Arteta’s entrance three.
Manchester United additionally want Rafael Leao
It additionally is smart that United can be taken with Leo, with the 26-year-old maybe being a greater choice within the membership’s entrance three than Matheus Cunha.
Brian Mbeumo has carried out nicely since becoming a member of MUFC from Brentford final summer time, however Cunha’s function is much less clear and maybe extra of an out-and-out broad participant is required.
It could be nice enterprise if United may beat Arsenal to Leo, however for now a transfer to the Emirates Stadium appears extra doubtless.
Arsenal are additionally much more doubtless to have the ability to supply Champions League soccer subsequent season, with United vying for a top-four spot however not but safe simply behind the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.
