Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Gianluca Di Marzio· 28 Aug 2026
Leao prefers Aston Villa but Milan hold out for €50m
Rafael Leao has set his sights on Aston Villa, but the clubs are still haggling over the fee.
Rafael Leão
player
Player
Rafael Leao
Position
Winger
Current club
AC Milan
Linked club
Aston Villa, Galatasaray
Reported fee
€50m (Milan's asking price)
What happened. Rafael Leao is prioritizing a move to Aston Villa over Galatasaray, but Villa have not yet met Milan's €50m valuation.
- Villa have raised their salary offer to €7.5m net per season.
- Galatasaray are willing to offer €10m-€12m in wages.
- Villa have proposed a loan with obligation to buy totaling €50m, or a permanent deal for €46m plus bonuses.
With the transfer window closing, Milan are keen to sell Leao outright this summer.
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