Manchester United have made a fresh tentative enquiry to AC Milan regarding the availability of Rafael Leao, though reports differ on whether they will advance to a formal bid.
Per Nicolò Schira and Corriere dello Sport, United have asked for full details on his situation and asking price — after Leao’s representatives also reached out to gauge interest from several clubs. The 27‑year‑old Portugal international is set to leave San Siro this summer, having fallen out of first‑team plans and entered the final two years of his deal. He has previously named the Premier League — and Manchester United specifically — as a preferred destination.
Fee & stance:
- Milan’s asking price: €60 million = approx £51.3 million; they will not accept a loan deal and want a permanent sale
- Lower valuation cited: some reports suggest they could consider around €50m / ~£43m as a minimum acceptable offer
- United’s position: They remain focused on midfield targets and Francisco Conceição as their primary wide priority; some outlets claim they have now decided not to advance further with Leao, while others say the enquiry remains open for assessment
- Other suitors: Galatasaray are making strong progress and closing in on personal terms; Fenerbahçe have also been linked
For now: NO formal bid has been lodged, NO personal terms agreed, and NO deal is close. The situation remains at information‑gathering stage, with weeks left in the window for either side to move on.
