Next season, Paris Saint-Germain might face the absence of Kylian Mbappé, who will be a free agent, and Real Madrid is actively pursuing him as a potential signing. Therefore, the team may need to find a replacement to maintain their goal-scoring prowess.
One name that might be on PSG’s radar to replace the 25-year-old is AC Milan’s Rafael Leão. On Sunday, a report revealed the latest regarding the capital club’s pursuit of the Portugal international.
According to Telefoot journalist Saber Desfarges, PSG has placed Leão on its shortlist for this summer. The club wants to bring him to Paris this summer. The Portuguese winger has recently been made aware of PSG’s interest and is open to listening to the club’s project.
🚨🇵🇹| JUST IN: PSG has placed Rafael Leão on their short-list for this summer, the club wants to bring him to Paris this summer.
The Portuguese winger has recently been made aware of PSG’s interest and he is open to the idea of listening to PSG’s project. @SaberDesfa pic.twitter.com/Gl7aVQ9vL4
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) January 28, 2024
Furthermore, Relevo’s Matteo Moretto confirms that PSG is interested in Leão for this summer. Nonetheless, there are no negotiations between the parties at this moment, but Leão is aware of PSG’s interest. Moretto also reveals that the AC Milan star has a release clause of € 175 million.
🚨🇵🇹| PSG is indeed interested in Rafael Leão for this summer, he is in PSG’s list to strengthen to attack.
However, at this moment there are no negotiations between the parties but Leão is aware of PSG’s interest. His release clause is € 175M. @MatteMoretto pic.twitter.com/d58cXxbbC9
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) January 28, 2024
Leão has scored six goals and registered six assists in 24 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A side this season.