The fact that Leao – among the most talented players in the Milan squad as well as the highest paid – has ended up as a target for a top European club is not news. It has happened in almost every single recent transfer window including this one, with Arsenal first linked and now Bayern Munich.
As Tuttosport (via MilanNews) report this morning, Leao has also ended up in the sights of Saudi Pro League clubs, who have been after him for some time. The player himself has put a veto on these options, because at almost 26 years of age he wants to stay in Europe.
In recent days, however, Arsenal and Bayern Munich have come forward. Milan’s response has always been the same: for less than €100m, the winger won’t leave. It was a counter that instantly made the Gunners desist and it remains to be seen how the Bavarians will interpret it.
The German club seems to be seriously interested but at the moment the offer is far from the demand. They have put €60m on the table plus a counterpart to choose from that, however, does not interest Milan.
In all this round of offers and proposals, one very important factor should not be forgotten that could have a say both with the club and with the player himself: the Massimiliano Allegri factor. The coach, since his time at Juventus, has been a great admirer of Leao’s game.
He has asked the club (it was even among his first requests) to put up a wall in front of all the proposals that could arrive. Allegri is convinced that he can take Leao to a new level, and that he will be central to his plans.
