Fenerbahçe Head to Milan as Leao Push Intensifies
Part of Fenerbahçe's management is expected to travel to Milan next week for talks over Rafael Leao. It's also emerged that Galatasaray had an earlier €30 million offer rejected.
A Wednesday-Thursday Visit to Milan
According to Calciomercato.com, part of Fenerbahçe's management is expected to travel to Milan between Wednesday and Thursday to hold talks with AC Milan over Rafael Leao. The visit falls around the same time as Fenerbahçe's Champions League return leg away at Górnik Zabrze on July 29.
The Dream Front Three
Fenerbahçe are reportedly aiming to build an attacking trio of Greenwood, Muriqi, and Leao. The first two signings are already done, leaving the toughest target still to complete. Jorge Mendes has reportedly been working for days to establish contact between Fenerbahçe and Milan, while other Italian intermediaries are said to be in touch with Leao to present the sporting project and the seriousness of the financial offer, reportedly worth around €12 million including bonuses.
The Milan Trip's Goal: Lowering the Price
The main objective of Fenerbahçe's visit to Milan is reportedly to negotiate down Milan's €60 million asking price.
Galatasaray's First Offer Rejected
According to the report, Galatasaray are also serious about this deal, turning it into something of a transfer derby between the two Turkish giants. It's emerged that the Süper Lig champions had previously made a verbal offer of €30 million for Leao, which was immediately turned down. Galatasaray are expected to try again in the coming days once some outgoing deals are completed.
Bottom Line: Leao Still Undecided
Leao is reportedly yet to make a firm decision on the possibility of playing in the Süper Lig, leaving how this situation develops still uncertain.
This article is based on reporting from Calciomercato.com.
