Liverpool Now Eyeing Move to Sign ‘Explosive’ £150m Winger After Wirtz and Kerkez – Insider
Liverpool are reportedly weighing up an unexpected summer move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, according to former scout Mick Brown.
The Premier League winners have allegedly earmarked the Portuguese international as a potential addition to their wing options, as they aim to strengthen Arne Slot’s attacking department during the transfer window.
Leao is believed to appeal to the Dutch manager due to his rapid pace and direct approach, traits that could see him seamlessly adapt to Slot’s tactical demands at Anfield.
The dynamic 25-year-old attacker is understood to remain one of the options Liverpool are exploring as they plan ahead without Federico Chiesa, who is keen on returning to Italy following a brief stint of just one year on Merseyside.
Liverpool Eyeing Move for Rafael Leao
Speaking to Football Insider, Brown revealed that Liverpool might be willing to invest significant funds in Rafael Leao this summer, with Slot eager to bolster his title-winning squad with additional attacking talent.
“Rafael Leao is a name I’ve heard mentioned in connection with Liverpool.
“He ticks a lot of boxes for Slot because he has got that explosive burst of pace and he’s very direct in his play, so he would fit in well there.
“We know he wants to add more attackers to his side, and he’s one on the list.
“Just watch this space, because he could make that move to Liverpool even if he costs them big money.”
Liverpool have announced Jeremie Frimpong as their inaugural summer signing, with two more high-profile transfers on the horizon. The Reds are nearing deals for Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, with both negotiations in the final stages.
Wirtz’s potential move to Liverpool is expected to break the British transfer record, with a reported fee of around €150m (£127m).
Meanwhile, there’s been buzz about a possible signing of a Portuguese forward, praised as one of the world’s best players, but the focus seems to be on securing Wirtz and Kerkez.
This forward, with a release clause of £150m, has had an impressive season with 12 goals and 13 assists in 50 appearances, including notable performances in the Champions League. However, the article’s details about this player seem to be overshadowed by the imminent Wirtz and Kerkez transfers.
| Rafael Leao’s AC Milan Stats (2024/25 Serie A) | |
| Games | 34 |
| Goals | 8 |
| Assists | 8 |
| Goal-creating actions | 16 |
| Minutes played | 2,323 |
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