Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Leao waits for Aston Villa to match Galatasaray bid
Milan accepted Galatasaray's €45m offer, but Leao is holding out for a Premier League move.
Rafael Leão
player
Player
Rafael Leao
Position
Forward
Current club
AC Milan
Linked club
Aston Villa
Reported fee
€45m plus add-ons
What happened. Milan accepted Galatasaray's €45m plus €5m add-ons proposal for Leao, but the player is waiting for Aston Villa to match the offer.
- Leao has been offered €10-12m per season by Galatasaray.
- Villa's loan offer is €8m with obligation to buy for €42m.
- Leao wants more than €7m per season wages from Villa.
Villa must decide quickly as Milan prefer an immediate sale and Leao is keen on the Premier League.
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