FC Barcelona and Milan seem to have objectives that could lead to opposite paths. In the case of the Catalan club, it is well known that there is interest in the Portuguese player Rafael Leão: he is highly regarded and has become a priority for the next season. What was previously unknown is that the Italians would be willing to lower his price with a Barcelona player: Ferran Torres.
Ferran Torres, with a contract until 2027 with Barça, is highly regarded in Milan and could be included in the operation to lower Rafael Leão’s price. The Catalan club’s plan is clear: to sell him for about 30 million euros. In the event that a transfer doesn’t occur, there would be significant interest in including him in this exchange operation to head to San Siro.
So far, Milan has only shown interest in the loan of the Valencian player, although they would be willing to take him permanently if a good financial proposal exists. In this regard, Ferran Torres prefers to stay at Barcelona, but he doesn’t close the door to a possible departure if the destination convinces him, as would be the case here.
Mendes has managed to get AC Milan to lower their demands, significantly reducing the 100 million the Italian club was asking for last summer. The new amount, although still significant, is closer to the financial possibilities of Barça, especially after the recent financial boost from sponsorship deals like Nike.
The relationship between Jorge Mendes and Barça’s management, especially with Laporta and Deco, could be crucial in advancing the negotiations. Additionally, Rafael Leão’s desire to take a leap in his career and compete in LaLiga plays in favor of the Catalan club. But undoubtedly, the most favorable aspect is his new price.
Meanwhile, Jorge Mendes has communicated to Joan Laporta and Deco that Rafael Leão is available for a figure close to 65 million euros. This offer represents a significant shift in the negotiations, as Milan previously valued the player at more than 100 million euros.
These 65 million that Milan is asking for Rafael Leão could be further reduced by including Ferran Torres in the operation. It is not easy, but there is mutual interest, and both teams are willing to negotiate. Both players also view this possibility favorably…
