FC Barcelona goes for Rafael Leao! Can Milan resist?

The FC Barcelona board insists on signing Rafael Leao next summer. The AC Milan forward is currently the favorite to occupy the left side of the attack for the 2025-26 season, after negotiations for Nico Williams cooled considerably in recent weeks. With the Basque closer to Arsenal, Barcelona reactivates contacts for the player from Almada, with whom there was already an approach last November.

The Portuguese, who scored with the 'rossoneri' against Empoli (0-2) this Saturday, remains attentive to a Barcelona offer as a priority for the upcoming market. However, the very high economic demands of Milan force Barcelona to seek sources of income to amortize a transfer that would be around 100 million euros. Alternatively, a swap could also clear the way for the Milan '10' to head to Barcelona.

Ferran Torres, a possible ally for Barcelona to sign Rafa Leao

In this sense, the name of Ferran Torres is becoming important again for the interests of the Italian team. Milan knocked on Barcelona's door to negotiate a possible six-month loan, but both the club and the 'Shark' ruled out this option. Although the '7' knows he is a substitute for the rest of the season, he has gained more prominence in recent weeks thanks to Hansi Flick's rotations.

Ferran has excelled in his recent appearances as a substitute for Robert Lewandowski, reaching 10 goals this season thanks to his 'hat-trick' against Valencia at Mestalla (0-5). However, for the summer, the situation may be very different, as the forward is under contract until 2027, but he is a very desirable player in the market. In any case, the player from Foiós will have the final word and, therefore, may be a differential factor regarding the possible arrival of Rafael Leao to the Barcelona team.