Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Yagiz Sabuncuoglu· 26 Aug 2026
Galatasaray close to Milan's Leao valuation with improved bid
Galatasaray have tabled an improved offer for Rafael Leao, nearing Milan's €50m asking price.
Rafael Leão
player
Player
Rafael Leao
Position
Forward
Current club
AC Milan
Linked club
Galatasaray
Reported fee
€45m plus bonuses
What happened. Galatasaray have submitted an improved offer of €45m plus bonuses for Rafael Leao, aiming to meet Milan's €50m valuation.
- Leao has a four-year contract agreement worth €12m per season with Galatasaray.
- Aston Villa remain in contention, with Tottenham further back.
- Leao has returned to full training after a thigh problem.
Galatasaray's bid is structured with easily achievable bonuses to close the gap, but Villa still compete.
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