Chelsea seem to be in the mood to shake up their forward line for the upcoming season. They recently made a move to recruit Liam Dilap, and the Ipswich Town striker is reportedly on the verge of joining the club, with a medical scheduled for Monday. However, he might not be the only one joining the Blues this summer.
It is believed that Chelsea are also on the lookout for a right-footed winger. And they might have found the perfect opportunity.
According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Rafael Leao. They are looking to capitalise on the Portuguese player's desire to start a new era away from San Siro and AC Milan's urgency to generate revenue in the summer transfer window.
Leao's future at the San Siro is uncertain since AC Milan did not make it into any of UEFA's three competitions. They finished in eighth.
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Over the years, Leao has made a name for himself as one of the faces of this AC Milan team. He finished the 24/25 season with 12 goals and 13 assists.
Chelsea has plenty of options on the right side, but they have had trouble identifying a dependable left winger. Leao may be the outlet the Blues have been lacking this season on that side of the pitch.
The 25-year-old is at the top of his game and will want to push himself further because he has the physicality and technical skills to succeed in the Premier League. With AC Milan in need of a rebuild, he could be better off moving to England at this time.
However, Chelsea are not alone in the race for the Portuguese International. Arsenal are also believed to be keeping an eye on his situation at AC Milan.