Serie A giants open exit door for Barcelona target for €50 million

Serie A giants open exit door for Barcelona target for €50 million

Barcelona have received a timely lift in their search for a new left winger, with fresh reports suggesting that Rafael Leao could be available this summer.

According to SPORT, AC Milan are now open to listening to offers for the Portuguese forward, marking a significant shift in stance.

For Barcelona, who are actively exploring attacking reinforcements amid uncertainty surrounding Marcus Rashford, this development could open a realistic path to securing a high-profile signing.

What’s the story?

As per the outlet, Leao’s situation in Milan has evolved rapidly.

Once considered untouchable, the winger has seen his role diminish, partly due to a strained relationship with manager Massimiliano Allegri.

He has gone from being a guaranteed starter to a more rotational figure, and the club is now reportedly willing to move him on in order to reduce their wage bill.

Barcelona have been tracking Leao for some time, as Joan Laporta has long admired the player, and super-agent Jorge Mendes was previously involved in exploring a potential deal.