El Nacional: Mendes lines up Man City move for Milan star ahead of cash-strapped Barcelona

Ahead of the summer mercato, some news has emerged about Rafael Leao and his AC Milan future, as a report has suggested that an elite English Premier League side are ‘lining up’ a move for the Portuguese winger.

This season has not been Leao’s best by any stretch of the imagination. However, he has still helped Milan in big moments, and he will captain the side this weekend against Juventus, proving how much of an asset he is to the Rossoneri.

Given Leao is still only 24 years old, there is still so much room for him to progress in his career, and with him renewing his deal with the Diavolo last season, there is a hope that he will experience his best years with the club.

Nevertheless, the club are aware that other clubs are interested in his quality and potential to get better, and they have been preparing themselves for offers since reports broke earlier this season that several clubs were interested in him.

Today, El Nacional (via Football 365) have reported that Manchester City may act upon their interest in the summer window with the help of Jorge Mendes, who would ‘take Leao to City’, with the club reportedly willing to listen to offers for Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva.

It would be imagined if one or both of the players departed, they would quickly make a move for Leao, who has several suitors, such as Barcelona and Manchester United. However, the report has suggested that the Catalan club cannot match Milan’s asking price due to being low on funds.