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Chelsea have gone off the boil considerably this season, however nonetheless wish to be within the dialog when Barcelona attempt to land Rafael Leao from AC Milan.
It could seem {that a} filter out of Rossoneri first-team gamers is on the playing cards with Gazzetta dello Sport (subscription required) suggesting that Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Malick Thiaw and Samu Chukwueze is also put up on the market in the summertime.
Rafael Leao set to be made out there on the market
Failure to qualify for the Champions League knockout phases is a big blow for the Italian giants who’re at the moment 15 factors adrift of prime spot within the Serie A desk too.
Rafael Leao reacts throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Although they’re solely 5 factors behind Juventus, who’re within the closing Champions League qualifying spot at current, it’s going to nonetheless doubtless be an uphill battle to haul themselves again into UCL rivalry.
Arsenal have beforehand contacted Rafa Leao’s representatives, and it was just a few months in the past that Barcelona have been informed Leao was 100% not leaving Milan.
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That stance would seem to have since modified, given how issues have gone since Sergio Conceicao took over the managerial reins at San Siro.
Chelsea could possibly be up towards it in Rafael Leao chase
The Gazzetta report particulars that each Barca and Chelsea have a long-term curiosity in Leao, and as soon as it’s confirmed that he’ll be positioned on the switch checklist this summer season, it’s anticipated that each golf equipment will set about making a bid that’s acceptable to Milan.
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Arguably, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha already in situ, Barcelona’s want for the winger is much less acute than Chelsea’s.
Nevertheless, if Hansi Flick needs to place collectively a squad able to difficult for the entire main honours, and it’s inside finances to deliver the participant to Barca, Chelsea could have a serious combat on their fingers to land him.
