The Portuguese winger continues to be in the spotlight of several big clubs around the world.
Tottenham Hotspur are willing to shake up the transfer market with an ambitious move: signing Rafael Leão, one of AC Milan’s top stars. The London-based club are already working on an offer of around €100 million to persuade the Rossoneri to let go of the talented Portuguese winger.
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Tottenham’s attack is a strategic necessity following the imminent departure of Heung-min Son, who is on track to end his time in the Premier League and move to MLS, specifically LAFC. With his departure, Spurs not only lose a goalscorer, but also a key figure in the sporting project, one that makes the club seek a reliable replacement. This is where Leão comes in, as he meets all the requirements: unpredictability, explosiveness and experience from European tournaments.
Tottenham want to sign Rafael Leão
Since joining Milan in 2019 from Lille, the Portuguese striker has matured considerably. Despite some ups and downs, his impact on the team’s game has been unmistakable. In the last 2024/25 season, he was directly involved in 25 goals, with 12 goals and 13 assists in 50 games. At 26, he is at the peak of his footballing maturity, and his style of play could fit perfectly into Tottenham’s attacking game.
However, AC Milan will not let go of him without a fight. Despite not having their best collective season, the Italian club values the player highly and will not consider a transfer for less than his buyout clause. This financial barrier is currently the biggest obstacle to a transition being realized.
At the same time, Tottenham don’t just have Leão in their sights. Other names such as Rodrygo from Real Madrid are also being considered, but the Portuguese seems to be their first priority. If successful, this will be a major coup in the transfer market, which will directly affect both the Premier League and Serie A.
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