Leão at the Crossroads: Fenerbahçe Push Hard, but the Portuguese Star Hesitates
The Rafael Leão situation remains one of the most tangled issues in AC Milan’s transfer window. Despite Fenerbahçe stepping up their efforts — going as far as sending emissaries to Milan to negotiate directly with the player’s camp — the Portuguese winger does not appear fully convinced by the Turkish destination. A telling sign: had the offer genuinely excited him, the deal would already be at a far more advanced stage.
Leão Called Up for the Australia Tour
The uncertainty surrounding Milan’s number 10 is reflected in the club’s own decisions. Leão has been included in the squad for the Australia tour, where the Rossoneri are set to play a series of pre-season friendlies, and he is expected to join the group on 29 July alongside Gonzalo Ramos. His inclusion confirms that, for now at least, his time in red and black is not yet over.
Galatasaray Also in the Picture: Two Turkish Giants Chase the Same Player
Further complicating matters is Galatasaray, who have been closely monitoring the situation and have entered the race for the Portuguese forward. The two great Turkish rivals are now both pursuing Leão, but neither has yet presented an offer capable of satisfying Milan’s demands.
As reported in recent days, the Rossoneri have set a valuation of between €50 and €60 million, a figure that still appears some way off the bids currently on the table at Via Aldo Rossi.
Timeline Stretches: Deal Could Drag On Until Late August
With so many variables in play, scenarios are multiplying and the timeline of the operation looks set to extend. Some sources suggest the deal may not be concluded before the end of August, which would have significant implications for Amorim’s technical planning.
Leão himself has already communicated his desire to move on and experience something new, while also pledging full commitment to the cause for as long as he remains a Milan player. A professional stance — but one that does nothing to break the current deadlock. Milan need the proceeds from this sale to fund their own transfer targets, and a swift resolution is in everyone’s interest.
