The future of Rafael Leão is close to being determined

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On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Galatasaray has positioned itself as the main candidate to close the signing of Rafael Leão, a 27-year-old winger from AC Milan, before the end of the summer transfer market.

After rejecting offers from Newcastle United, Everton, and Aston Villa, the Italian club is looking to receive a fixed amount of 50 million euros plus 5 million euros in add-ons to let go of the Portuguese international. Leão demands his transfer to Istanbul, otherwise, he will fulfill his contract until June 2028.

The back and forth between AC Milan, Galatasaray, and the Premier League refusal

Milan's management set Rafael Leão's valuation at a fixed 50 million euros, the same as his market value on Transfermarkt, after turning down previous offers from Galatasaray of 35 million and 40 million euros. The Turkish team keeps direct negotiations open as it is the only destination approved by the player himself.

Meanwhile, Premier League clubs like Newcastle United, Everton, and Leeds United explored the feasibility of the transfer in recent weeks but did not receive approval from the 27-time capped player with 6 goals for Portugal. The winger turned down English approaches and an offer from Al Hilal to prioritize his move to the Turkish league.

Aston Villa's failed attempt in negotiations for Rafael Leão

Aston Villa made an offer of 50 million euros plus 5 million euros in add-ons that was accepted by the Milan leadership. However, talks collapsed because the salary proposal presented by Birmingham's management did not meet the forward's financial demands.

Although reports from Di Marzio indicated an initial willingness of the player to join Unai Emery's team, the British club eventually withdrew from the race for financial reasons. The player's refusal to lower his wage demands left Galatasaray as the only feasible option to complete the transfer.

Executives from AC Milan and Galatasaray will have a decisive meeting in the next 24 hours. In this meeting, the Turkish board will need to increase their initial offer of 40 million euros to get closer to the 50 million euros fixed demanded by the Italians and finalize the deal before the last week of the transfer window.

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