Manchester City may have one of the world’s best strikers in the shape of Erling Haaland, but another forward has been linked with a move to the Etihad. Rafael Leao, the AC Milan forward, has become the latest name linked with a move to City. The 23-year-old has made a name for himself in Serie A since his arrival in 2019. Now, Gazzetta dello Sport say City are mulling over a potential swap deal for the Portugal international. It comes following the news Leao is demanding a new contract worth €7million per year, with Milan only willing to pay €6m.
The report claims City and Premier League rivals Chelsea are eyeing up Leao, who is said to be worth more than £100m. It is claimed that makeweights could be used to entice Milan into selling a player whose contract runs out in 2024. Meanwhile, another report claims Pep Guardiola is on the trail of winger Alex Baena. According to Fichajes, City and their top-flight rivals Liverpool are both sniffing around the Villarreal man. Continue reading ” MAN CITY COULD MAKE PLAYER-PLUS-CASH OFFER FOR AC MILAN FORWARD LEAO”
Milan will face fellow Italian side Venezia in a pre-season friendly game without new signing Origi in their squad due to injury.The Belgian international is the only major absentee for manager Pioli ahead of the friendly with Venezia who are in the Italian Serie B after they were relegated from the Italian Serie A at the end of last season. 




