According to Calciomercato, Everton, Leeds and Wolves must pay €50 million (£43.2 million) to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leão.
Wolves and Everton’s interest is mentioned in Calciomercato’s report, while it was Gianluca Di Marzio who claimed Leeds were keen.
Interestingly, Calciomercato’s revelation comes just eight days after they themselves said that AC Milan would be willing to sell for €40 million (£34.3 million).
What’s changed? We’re not sure, in all honesty.
In that time, Leão has registered an assist against Parma, although we highly doubt that would make his value soar by roughly £10 million.
Despite the fluctuating valuations Calciomercato are reporting, it’s safe to say Leeds, Wolves and Everton would be foolish not to get involved if the 21-year-old is available this summer.
Leão was described as the ‘Portuguese Mbappé’ by LOSC Lille president Gerard Lopez, who spoke excitedly to RMC Sport after beating Borussia Dortmund and Benfica to the striker’s signature.
Goal quote him as saying: “He’s the Portuguese Mbappé.”
In 33 appearances this season, Leão has scored seven goals while also recording five assists for the Italian giants.
That perhaps isn’t the form of a £43.2 million forward.
However, the 12-cap Portugal Under-21 international’s ceiling for improvement is vast – he has the potential to be a star of the future.
In that respect, Everton, Wolves and Leeds must stay attentive to his situation.
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