Liverpool and Tottenham target Rafael Leao impressed Ally McCoist last night as Portugal recorded a 2-0 win over Uruguay at the World Cup.
The AC Milan No.17 only came into the game on the 69th minute as he replaced Ruben Neves in the Group H clash, as Portugal secured their place in the Round of 16.
Nevertheless, Leao still did enough to impress McCoist, in what was a fantastic cameo.
What’s the story?
Well, it was Corriere della Sera who revealed that Liverpool want to sign the 23-year-old.
Elsewhere, Italian news outlet Calciomercato claimed that Tottenham are interested in Leao.
The Portugal international has been one of the standout players in Europe so far this season with seven goals and nine assists in 20 appearances for AC Milan, and he has surely added a few million pounds to his price tag in Qatar.
On the topic of his price tag, it is said to be around £86m as things stand, according to Calciomercato.
Speaking alongside Jon Champion on commentary duty for ITV last night, McCoist said:”I like him Jon, I like him a lot. He’s different.”
Two goals from Bruno Fernandes helped Portugal defeat Uruguay, giving Leao the chance to impress even more in the World Cup knockout phase.
Liverpool & Tottenham target shines in Qatar
As aforesaid, Leao may have only got 21 minutes to show what he can do last night, but he took his chance.
WhoScored shows that the Liverpool and Tottenham target completed two successful dribbles against Uruguay, more than Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva combined.
Leao also had a shot on goal, and registered one interception as he made life difficult for the Uruguayan defenders.
Be sure to keep an eye on Leao during the World Cup knockout phase, as he has the talent to really make an impact.
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