14.08.2026 14:10
A striking development has occurred regarding Rafael Leao, who has been on Galatasaray's transfer agenda for a long time. It has been claimed that Milan has lowered its transfer fee expectation for the Portuguese star to the 40-45 million euro range following intense interest. The Italian club's beginning to adopt a more flexible stance has increased the yellow-reds' chances in the transfer.
According to Sky Italia, Milan has begun to change its stance regarding Rafael Leao, who is normally not on the transfer list, following intense transfer interest.
It was reported that the Italian club has lowered its asking price for the Portuguese star to 40-45 million euros after Leao's injury. It had previously been stated that Milan expected around 45 million euros in revenue for Leao, but club president Gerry Cardinale demanded a higher transfer fee.
AMORIM'S DECISION ON LEAO
The report stated that Milan's technical director, Ruben Amorim, also wants Rafael Leao to be sold. It was noted that the intense interest in the Portuguese footballer, who was previously not on Milan's transfer list, led the club's management to carry out a different evaluation. Leao's latest muscle injury has also revitalized the transfer process.
NOT IN THE MANCHESTER UNITED MATCH
Rafael Leao will not be able to play in the friendly match against Manchester United on August 15 due to his injury. Whether the Portuguese star will be on the field for the Torino match on August 23 has not yet been clarified.
AN OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN FOR GALATASARAY
Galatasaray has been maintaining contact for Rafael Leao for a long time. It had been stated that the yellow-reds offered the Portuguese star a proposal including a 10 million euro guaranteed fee and a 2 million euro bonus at the start of the season. Milan lowering its transfer fee expectation to the 40-45 million euro level stands out as a significant development that could strengthen Galatasaray's position in the transfer.
THE ALTERNATIVE IS GABRIEL MARTINELLI
Rafael Leao is not the only name on Galatasaray's agenda for the left wing transfer. It is stated that the yellow-reds are also considering Gabriel Martinelli, who plays for Arsenal, as an alternative candidate. While critical developments regarding Rafael Leao's future are expected in the coming days, Galatasaray is expected to maintain its insistence on the Portuguese star.