Bayern and Barça Target Milan’s Leão in Transfer Rumors
Transfer noise is building across Europe and beyond. Clubs are weighing major moves and monitoring young talents closely.
Rafael Leão: Milan unrest and suitors
Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport place Bayern and Barcelona among serious suitors for Rafael Leão. The forward is 26 years old and his relationship with AC Milan supporters has cooled recently.
Leão’s contract includes a €175 million release clause. Sources suggest an €80 million exit could become realistic. Manchester United and teams from the Saudi Pro League are also linked.
One headline even reads: “Barça Target Milan’s Leão in Transfer Rumors”, with Bayern among the clubs mentioned.
Jeremy Monga attracting Premier League interest
TEAMtalk reports that roughly half of Premier League clubs have monitored Leicester winger Jeremy Monga. The teenager is just 16 and made his top-flight debut at 15 years and 271 days.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City are said to be prepared to make formal offers. Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Brighton and Brentford are also watching his situation closely.
Leicester’s potential drop to League One has increased scrutiny on Monga’s future.
Scout assessment of Monga
Scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen praises Monga’s one-vs-one ability and quick execution. He notes a very good first touch and strong close control when taking on defenders.
Monga primarily operates on the right wing. His decision-making has improved, but he still has areas to develop, particularly defensive tracking.
Other transfer developments
- Bayern midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, 21, has drawn interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City. TEAMtalk says Bayern have denied any transfer plans.
- Bernardo Silva, 31, is expected to leave Manchester City at season end. Clubs including Barcelona, Juventus, Galatasaray, Benfica and Saudi teams are linked, per Nicolo Schira.
- Bayern are monitoring Chelsea centre-back prospect Josh Acheampong, 19, although they are not actively recruiting a centre back, Christian Falk reports.
- Kim Min-Jae would reportedly need to request a move to leave, and he remains content under Vincent Kompany.
- Michael Olise remains a Liverpool target to fill Mohamed Salah’s void, though that transfer looks unlikely, according to Football Insider.
- Lewis Hall has been tracked by multiple clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid, per Caught Offside.
- Marcos Senesi turned down interest from Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, preferring to stay in the Premier League, Nicolo Schira reports.
- Inter have shown interest in Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez. Calciomercato places a potential fee at €35–40 million.
- Celtic and Hull City want to re-sign Andrew Robertson despite a Tottenham understanding to take him after his Liverpool contract ends, TEAMtalk says.
- Torino are pursuing Matteo Darmian as his Inter contract expires this summer, per Matteo Moretto.
- Leeds are reportedly prioritising Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu as a winger target, according to Football Insider.
- Premier League clubs have also shown interest in Udinese midfielder Arthur Atta. Fulham saw an offer rejected in January, Nicolo Schira reports.
Filmogaz.com compiled these reports from multiple outlets. Expect more movement as windows approach.
