Tottenham are shaping a seventh summer signing around AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, with Portugal duty at the World Cup framing a wider push to rebuild after last season's relegation scare.
Tottenham Hotspur are lining up Eli Junior Kroupi and Rafael Leao after a record summer of spending, with Roberto De Zerbi's forward rebuild set to be funded by a sweeping sales programme that could exceed £200m.
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing a premium pursuit of Rafael Leao while keeping Manchester City winger Savinho as an alternative, with AC Milan said to be open to a summer exit for the Portugal international.
Michael Carrick’s lack of interest in Rafael Leao may have opened the door for Tottenham to pursue the AC Milan winger, with Manchester United expected to focus elsewhere this summer.
After reshaping midfield with Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, Tottenham are targeting a marquee wide forward — and Rafael Leao’s World Cup form and openness to England make Spurs the clearest path among suitors.
AC Milan are prepared to sell Rafael Leao after the 2026 World Cup despite Ruben Amorim's arrival, opening a path for Tottenham Hotspur as Roberto De Zerbi reshapes his attack.
Spurs are in talks over Rafael Leao after the Portugal international was presented to Arsenal, while Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild continues with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes arriving in big-money deals.
Florentino Pérez has hinted that Real Madrid could spend around €150 million this summer on a young attacking centerpiece, with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane already ruled out while Jamal Musiala, Rafael Leão and Victor Osimhen lead the shortlist.
Leão has personally confirmed he will leave Milan. Italian media report Arsenal have been recommended, while Manchester United remain at an early scouting stage.
AC Milan winger Rafael Leão has gone public about wanting a new league challenge, with Manchester United reportedly cleared to enter the race. The mooted fee is around €50m, but any deal remains at an early stage.
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