The winter transfer window is now closed in Europe’s top leagues, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around as we look ahead to the summer. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Barca eye move for PSG target Leão
Barcelona are keen to strengthen on the wing and want to bring in AC Milan attacker Rafael Leão, according to Diario Sport.
The Blaugrana are still facing financial troubles but are determined to sign a winger with talent and a goal threat. They also want a physical pivot, with Everton midfielder Amadou Onana of interest as long as a deal doesn’t exceed €40 million, but it is understood that they will need a more substantial sum to sign the desired calibre of winger.
Barca had asked about Leroy Sané, but it seems as though the 28-year-old will sign a new contract with Bayern Munich. Leao, however, has hinted that this could be his final season with the Rossoneri, having first joined them in 2019.
The Portugal international represented Lille before that, and it is suggested that he doesn’t want to return to Ligue 1 despite receiving reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain. Instead, the 24-year-old wants to have a new experience in England or Spain, and Barca are remaining informed on the situation with agent Jorge Mendes expected to be important in deciding Leão’s future.
Leão has a contract that runs until 2028 and a release clause of €150m, but it is expected that Milan would be willing to negotiate to complete a deal — especially as it is clear that Barca wouldn’t be able to meet that figure.
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