Headline: Milan Adjusts Rafael Leão’s Asking Price Amidst Injury Concerns
AC Milan has signaled its willingness to lower the asking price for forward Rafael Leão. Head coach Ruben Amorim has informed the club’s management that he will not hinder their decision to sell Leão, indicating some uncertainty regarding the player’s performance in pre-season. Nonetheless, Amorim remains open to offering Leão opportunities if he stays with the team.
As the new season approaches, Milan is prepared to let Leão go for a fee around €50 million. However, aside from a low €30 million bid from Galatasaray, the Rossoneri have not received any significant offers. This situation has prompted the club to reconsider its position and they are now likely to accept offers in the range of €40 to €45 million.
Adding to the club’s challenges, Leão has suffered a muscle injury that will prevent him from participating in Milan’s upcoming pre-season match against Manchester United. His status for the Serie A opener against Torino also remains uncertain.
Desperate times, desperate measures
Milan’s situation is less than ideal, particularly with Leão’s recent injury complicating matters further. Galatasaray’s recent bid may have garnered more interest had they waited a bit longer before making it.
The Rossoneri are clearly indicating their desire to part ways with Leão. The reduction in his asking price could potentially attract Premier League clubs, who might be more inclined to pursue him if the financial risk decreases, similar to the situation with Federico Chiesa at Liverpool.
However, should Leão’s injury prove to be severe, both he and Milan may find themselves waiting until January to finalize any transfer decisions, with both parties potentially facing a significantly different scenario by then.
As reported by Sky Sport, via Calciomercato, Milan are open to lower their asking price for Rafael Leão.
Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has made it clear to the club hierarchy that won’t stand in their should they choose to move Leão on, which signifies that he has not been entirely convinced by what he has seen in pre-season thus far, though he remains open to giving him opportunities should he remain at San Siro.
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Milan enter the new season willing to let Leão’ go for a fee in the region of €50 million. However, barring a low-ball €30m offer from Galatasaray, the Rossoneri haven’t received a notable proposal, prompting them to lower their demands. They’re now expect to be open to offers around €40–45 million.
To make matters worse, Leão has recently picked up a muscle injury and will sit out Milan’s next and final pre-season game against Manchester United, with his availability for their Serie A opener against Torino also in doubt.
Desperate times, desperate measures
Things are clearly not going the way Milan would have hoped, and Leão’s muscle injury has only made matters worse. Had Galatasaray waited a few days, their offer might have actually stood a chance to get Milan’s attention.
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Now, the Rossoneri are making it clear in no uncertain terms that they want Leão gone. Interestingly, the lowering of his asking price could increase his chances of landing in the Premier League, given clubs would be more open to take him on if the risk factor drops considerably, similarly to what Liverpool did with Federico Chiesa.
However, if his injury turns out to be a bit serious, then both Leão and Milan may have to wait until at least January to part ways. And given the way things have started for Amorim, both the club and the player may find themselves in a vastly different predicament by that time.
Anshuman Joshi | GIFN
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