Liverpool Closing In on AC Milan Star: Latest Transfer Update
Liverpool plans to spend 120 million for the signing of Portuguese star Rafael Leao,Liverpool are likely to make a great offer in order to sign the star during January's transfer window, and reinforce their attacking section with him while trying to improve within Premier League.
The website states: Leao is enjoying one of his best moments with Milan and has reached excellent levels in relation to physicality, speed and technical quality, making him a protagonist on the market in recent years. He has a contract with Milan until 2028, but the club’s financial problems and the player’s lifestyle demands mean that if they were to receive an important approach he can consider it, especially if offers continue to arrive from England.
According to the report, Klopp’s Liverpool view Leao as the frontman that Arne Slot needs in order to turn around their fortunes considering they are struggling for attacking prowess. The Premier League club feel the French player possesses the right physique and skill to be successful in a grueling league such as the English top tier.
For their part, the management of AC Milan confirm that Leao is not for sale on their behalf, although they do not rule out taking into account any significant offer despite the clause amounts to more than 170 million euros. Though as of now Leao is concentrating on the pitch, he admits that playing in the English Premier League would be an experience to desire.
The report goes on to say that the deal if done would also be one of the key transfers of a Winter window, with Liverpool demanding Leão will become their captain for a new attacking project.