Arsenal have shown interest in the signing of Rafael Leao. Talks have been reported between the North London club and the player’s representatives. Now, Gunners have received a key update about player’s situation ahead of January window.
Rafael Leao has established himself as one of the best wingers in the world in the recent seasons. He has been superb for AC Milan. The 25 year old has recorded double digits in both goals and assists in the past 3 seasons.
Leao has started this season in a similar fashion. He has 5 goals and 4 assists 17 matches. Not only for club, Leao has established himself as a regular starter for Portugal too in the recent years.
At 25 years of age, Leao has played 37 games for Portugal and has 5 goals and 6 assists in those. AC Milan view him as an important player and have no intention of selling him. But their stance has not been effective as the Portugese is linked to various top clubs.
Arsenal have already contacted representatives of Rafael Leao
Arsenal are keen to sign Leao next year. The Portugese will surely be an upgrade on Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. He will directly be assigned the starting role considering his quality in recent seasons.
As per Football Transfers, Gunners have already held talks with the player’s representatives. Firstly, the report further states that Leao is fully focused on Milan right now and is not willing to move away in January. But, this means that he has not yet decided to stay at Milan in the summer and hence it may also give Arsenal a slight ray of hope in his pursuit.
It has already been revealed that Arsenal will not make any major signing in January. They will only find temporary solutions and hence a loan can be expected. But, there is still noting certain about loan move too.
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Leao is not the only winger linked with Gunners right now. Nico Williams is another big name linked with the move to North London. Arsenal have received major boost in the pursuit of Williams as Barcelona have withdrawn their interest from the Euro 2024 winner. Over the next months, we may see more names being linked with Arsenal for sure.
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