Barcelona has begun pursuing Portuguese player Rafael Leao, the star of AC Milan, during the current summer transfer window. The club is actively seeking to sign a distinguished left winger after the deal for Nico Williams, the Athletic Bilbao player, faltered. According to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo," Barcelona aims to secure a top-tier winger before the transfer window closes. It was noted that Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, was very impressed with Luis Diaz, but Liverpool does not want to allow him to leave.
The current top option on Barcelona's list is Rafael Leao, and the club is eager to finalize the deal quickly, especially since he is a player highly regarded by Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona. The report indicates that the deal is complicated due to Leao’s contract, which runs until the summer of 2028, with a market value estimated between 90 and 100 million euros. However, Barcelona is relying on Jorge Mendes, the player's agent, to facilitate the transfer.
It was revealed that Leao is open to the move to Barcelona, and AC Milan may be interested in several Barcelona players, such as Rafinha, Andreas Christensen, Inigo Martinez, Ferran Torres, and Alejandro Balde, which could potentially lower the transfer fee.
