AC Milan have handed Everton and Wolves target Rafael Leao a £50million price tag, according to reports.
The 21-year-old striker has become one of the hottest properties in Europe this season.
He’s bagged six goals and five assists in 23 Serie A appearances to help AC Milan fight for the title.
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Everton and Wolves have been heavily linked with Leao’s signature, alongside Italian giants Juventus.
Amid the interest, AC Milan have set his price tag at £50million, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato (via Daily Mail).
The two Premier League sides have long admired the talents of Leao but will have to pay a significant fee to bring him to England.
AC Milan want to retain the Portuguese international’s services. He’s seen by manager Stefano Pioli as a long-term successor to Zlatan Ibrahimovic up front.
Everton are aiming to sign Leao as backup for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The English striker has been in great form this season but needs support in case he picks up an injury.
The Toffees have Moise Kean on their books but the youngster is wanted by Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain permanently.
Wolves have also been touted with an interest in Leao. The loss of Raul Jimenez has had a huge impact on their campaign and they now sit 12th in the Premier League table.
Willian Jose was signed on loan in January as cover but he is yet to register a league goal.
Wolves can also use 18-year-old starlet Fabio Silva in attack. They might try to bring his compatriot Leao to the West Midlands to set up an exciting team in the future.
Leao came through the Sporting Lisbon academy, which has produced the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Moutinho and Ricardo Quaresma.
He was snapped up by Lille on a free transfer in 2018 and went on to feature 26 times for the French side, scoring eight goals.
His great performances resulted in interest from AC Milan, who managed to sign him for £26.5million the following year.
Leao could become the latest Portuguese sensation to grace the Premier League.
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