BREAKING NEWS: from Fabrizio Romano indicate that Liverpool is gearing up for an impactful player-cash exchange within Serie A. Liverpool views this Serie A standout as an ideal, albeit delayed, replacement for Sadio Mane. Romano’s insights suggest Liverpool’s intent to propose a monetary deal alongside Luis Diaz in 2024. Diaz, plagued by several injuries since his 2022 arrival from Porto, might be the sacrificial element in this potential transaction.
Rafa Leao, the star player for AC Milan, is set to receive a tremendous player plus cash trade offer from Liverpool.
Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp’s guidance, seek to fill the void left by Sadio Mane’s departure to Bayern Munich in 2022. French journalist Francois Plateau reveals Liverpool’s interest in Rafa Leao as a potential successor for Mane. Plateau suggests Liverpool may propose a deal involving money and Luis Diaz for Leao in 2024, with Milan valuing Leao around €90 million.
Italian journalists anticipate a substantial fee required to lure Leao away, potentially reaching a three-figure sum. Despite injuries hindering Diaz’s performance since his 2022 arrival from Porto, Plateau asserts Liverpool’s readiness to part ways with him for Leao.
Leao extended his Milan contract until 2028 but speculations loom regarding his future as the current season concludes. Reports hint at a €170 million release clause in Leao’s Milan contract, according to Gianluigi Longari.
Several top European clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Real Madrid, have shown interest in Leao. His standout performance in Milan’s 2021-22 Serie A title win earned him accolades as Serie A Player of the Year, contributing 14 goals and 12 assists across competitions. Despite a less prolific season thereafter, Leao played a pivotal role as Milan reached the Champions League semi-finals.
This season, Leao’s form fluctuated amid Milan’s Champions League group stage exit and their early title race elimination.
