Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
Aston Villa late contenders for Milan's Rafael Leao
Villa eye Leao as Milan open to selling for €50m in final window week.


Rafael Leão
player
Player
Rafael Leao
Current club
AC Milan
Linked club
Aston Villa
Reported fee
€50m
What happened. Aston Villa have emerged as late suitors for Rafael Leao, with Milan prepared to reopen negotiations if an offer of €50m arrives in the closing week of the window.
- Milan's valuation is €60m, but they'd accept €50m.
- Villa have funds from Morgan Rogers' €137m sale to Chelsea.
- Leao has missed the opening weekend with a thigh problem.
Villa seek attacking reinforcement as Ollie Watkins reportedly heads to Al Hilal.
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