Liverpool are reported to be ‘taking an interest’ in AC Milan forward Rafael Leao ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 22-year-old has attracted admiration from across Europe with a host of fine performances this term.
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are also believed to be attentive to the Portuguese ace but it’s the Reds who could strike.
That’s according to a report from Calciomercato, as cited by RumorsTransfersNews24/7 on Twitter.
According to Calciomercato, AC Milan are bracing themselves for a raid from Liverpool for Rafael Leao.
— RumorsTransfersNews24/7 📰 (@rumorstransfers) March 20, 2022
The report claims that Milan will have to ‘prepare to face the advances’ from clubs in the summer as Liverpool take notice of the three-cap Portugal star.
So far this season Leao – once compared to Ronaldo by Tiago Fernandes – has scored 11 times and provided six assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £45million and under contract in Italy until 2024 (Transfermarkt), it would take a huge sum in order to land the talented youngster.
However, with the ability to play on either wing as well as a centre-forward, Leao would be the ideal candidate to bolster the attacking options at Jurgen Klopp’s disposal as at least one attacker prepares to leave Anfield.
Possessing frightening speed and a host of key attributes, Liverpool would certainly be boosted by adding the raw ability of the Portuguese starlet to the squad.
