DBasia.news – Chelsea have not lost hope of signing AC Milan forward Rafael Leao. The Blues were excited as Leao’s contract extension with the Rossoneri was stalled.
After experiencing difficulties at the beginning of his arrival, Rafael Leao began to show spurs with Milan. The 23-year-old player was one of the keys to the Rossoneri’s success in winning Serie A last season.
Leao is known as a winger who has the speed and individual ability to get past opponents. He has 11 goals and 10 assists in the 2021-2022 Serie A.
Not surprisingly, the Portuguese player attracted the attention of a number of clubs in the transfer market last summer. One of them is Chelsea who made a major overhaul on the front lines.
However, Chelsea’s offer towards the end of the transfer market failed to convince Milan. The Rossoneri want 150 million euros from the sale of Leao, while Chelsea’s offer is only 80 million euros.
Now, the opportunity for the Blues to obtain Rafael Leao’s service is open again. The reason, Milan had difficulty extending Leao’s contract.
According to the Corriere dello Sport report, Milan feel the 6 million euros per season salary that Leao wants is too high. Therefore, so far the two parties are still far from an agreement.
Milan are furious that Leao wants the Rossoneri to contribute to his case with Sporting CP. Leao was found to have breached his contract four years ago and has to pay a fine of up to 14 million euros.
Chelsea are believed to be trying to convince Leao to come to Stamford Bridge in the upcoming transfer window. The Blues believe, Leao is the right person to fill the new project led by Graham Potter.