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AC Milan is evaluating an ambitious move in this transfer market to sign English attacking midfielder Phil Foden, whose services have been offered to the San Siro club by an intermediary following the confirmation of his severance from Manchester City. The new request from Amorim.
The talented 26-year-old footballer is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium after a very disappointing season in the Premier League, which even led to his surprising exclusion from the England National Team squad for the World Cup.
AC Milan Wants to Sign Phil Foden
The landing operation in the Italian Serie A would be directly financed by the transfer of Portuguese winger Rafael Leão, who has formally requested to leave Lombardy's offices this summer and is valued in the market similarly to the English playmaker, estimated between €50 and 60 million (£42.5 to 51.1 million).
The offices of the Rossoneri are carefully analyzing this international market opportunity that has shaken the football circles of Europe. The possibility of recruiting such a technically skilled playmaker seduces the sports management, but the general economic parameters greatly complicate the commercial negotiations' viability.
The English player, who boasts a total of 49 international caps and 4 official goals with the Three Lions, is seeking a definitive change of scenery to boost his professional career. The depreciation of his status in Manchester is evident, especially considering that in September 2025, City's board rejected a €130 million offer from Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr.

Obstacles Hindering Phil Foden's Arrival at San Siro
Despite the undeniable sporting appeal of the operation, financial expert Graeme Bailey from TEAMtalk warns that the Milanese squad's budget is severely constrained. The San Siro club made an unprecedented effort earlier this summer in its institutional history by finalizing the acquisition of Portuguese forward Gonçalo Ramos.
The addition of the striker from Paris Saint-Germain entailed a record expenditure of £60 million for the Milanello squad. This colossal summer investment drastically reduces the treasury's maneuvering space to undertake another consecutive high-profile signing, forcing a priority on financial balance in the books.
The current market value of the British star stands at €70.00 million according to Transfermarkt's indicators, but Manchester City's urgency to avoid him leaving for free in 2027 has led intermediaries to lower their direct sale demands to a range of between €50 and 60 million.
Rafael Leão's Future Is the Key to AC Milan's Plans
The final resolution of this intricate international offices' web depends entirely on the speed with which the departure of the Portuguese winger is finalized. If the Rossoneri's top management can secure a multimillion-pound sale for the Portuguese forward in the coming weeks, an ideal financial scenario would emerge to finance the arrival of the Stockport sensation.
While various sources outright dismiss rumored interest from Galatasaray in meeting the demands of the City playmaker, the Italian club remains watchful of the repercussions that the exit of their number ten will cause. The media exchange would completely revitalize the attack framework for the coaching staff.
AC Milan's board will hold crucial meetings with the British club's agents to explore the feasibility of a flexible payment structure. Adding a player of Phil Foden's technical hierarchy would give AC Milan the definitive quality boost to compete for the Scudetto in Serie A and regain lost prominence on the European stage.
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