Transfer fee surprise in Galatasaray's pursuit of Rafael Leao: Milan lowers the price

New claims have emerged from the Milan camp regarding Rafael Leao, who is reportedly on Galatasaray's agenda to bolster their attacking line. According to reports in the Italian press, Milan may lower its transfer fee expectations for the Portuguese footballer, which were previously stated to be in the 50-60 million euro range.

As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian club may become open to evaluating offers in the 40-45 million euro band for the 26-year-old player. This development has become one of the notable points as Galatasaray closely monitors the transfer file.

CRITICAL POINTS IN THE TRANSFER

It has also been suggested that Milan manager Ruben Amorim is open to the sale of Leao. The report states that while Amorim does not have a personal issue with the player, he believes Leao's characteristics do not fully fit the game plan he intends to implement. It was noted that the Portuguese footballer's performance in tight spaces, despite his effectiveness in open spaces, was a factor in this assessment.

On the Galatasaray side, it is noted that the process is still in the evaluation stage. According to a report by Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the yellow-reds are waiting for Leao's medical report. Furthermore, it is claimed that significant progress has been made regarding the player's salary terms, with work underway on a package that could reach a net 12 million euros annually including bonuses.

One of the determining factors in the transfer is said to be Leao's career planning. It has been suggested that the Portuguese footballer's priority is the Premier League, and if an offer that meets his expectations does not arrive from England, he may consider the option of staying at Milan.

It is stated that Milan President Gerry Cardinale is expected to hold a meeting with Leao next week. It is claimed that during this meeting, the club may convey the message to the player that they could allow the transfer if a suitable offer arrives. Following the contacts between the parties, the picture regarding Leao's future at Milan is expected to become clearer.

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