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Journalist claims Liverpool want Milan star in player-plus-cash deal – ‘Perfect heir to Mané’

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Rafael Leao is the subject of interest from Liverpool, a journalist has claimed, and they are preparing a player-plus-cash deal to try and land him.

Leao has been linked with a number of top clubs around Europe giving his status as one of the best wingers in the world at the age of 24. The Portugal international has scored 47 goals in 182 appearances for Milan in all competitions since arriving from Lille in the summer of 2019.

According to what is being reported by journalist Francois Plateau, Liverpool have identified Milan attacker Rafael Leão as the ‘perfect heir to Sadio Mané’. Not only that, but they could offer Luis Díaz plus cash for Leao in a bid to convince the Rossoneri.

Last June, Milan officially announced that Leao signed a contract renewal with the club. After many months of intense negotiating, the parties have agreed to continue their partnership until 2028 with a big pay rise involved.

Diaz meanwhile moved to Liverpool from Porto in 2022 for a reported €45m fee plus €15m in add-ons (via Wiki). The 26-year-old has gone on to make 70 appearances under Jurgen Clop, with 16 goals and 10 assists to his name.

In our recent Substack piece we broke down Geoffrey Moncada’s interview with Milan TV in which he discussed his journey to joining the club, the process of scouting players and his vision for the future.