Todd Boehly ready to offer two Chelsea stars in £105m swap deal for Rafael Leao
Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer AC Milan two players as part of a swap deal to bring Rafael Leao to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues reportedly made a late offer for Leao in the summer but it fell well short of Milan's valuation of the winger.
The Portugal international's six goals and nine assists have only strengthened Chelsea's resolve to push for his January transfer.
Manchester City are also reportedly interested in the 23-year-old, with Milan setting an asking price of over £100million for his prized asset.
Tuttomercatoweb claims Chelsea are willing to pay a large part of these fees, while adding two players to make up the rest.
The report says Todd Boehly is willing to offer Armando Broja and Christian Pulisic to sweeten the deal.
Graham Potter has seen Leao's talents first hand this season having faced him twice in the Champions League group stage.
And the Chelsea boss has admitted he has 'the ability' to thrive in the Premier League.
He said: "You can see the quality and skill of Leao, it's obvious. But he's part of a strong team. We have to respect that [he's under contract].
"I was really impressed with Rafael Leao every time I watched Milan games, he is a top player.
"As far as what happens in the future, who knows if he can do it in the Premier League or not. He has the ability, that's for sure."
Leao's contract with Milan expires in 2024 and the Italian side are desperate to reach an agreement on an improved package with the player and his representatives.
Milan's technical director Paulo Maldini said last month that he thought Milan was "the best club" for Leao.
"For the complete development of Rafa, Milan is the best club, in my opinion. He is 20 years old, I remember that at 20 I did not have all these certainties.
"Each of us has a different path: I remember feeling the pressure, I could use a pat on the back, a word in tough times. These guys need support."< /p>
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Chelsea are reportedly ready to offer AC Milan two players as part of a swap deal to bring Rafael Leao to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues reportedly made a late offer for Leao in the summer but it fell well short of Milan's valuation of the winger.
The Portugal international's six goals and nine assists have only strengthened Chelsea's resolve to push for his January transfer.
Manchester City are also reportedly interested in the 23-year-old, with Milan setting an asking price of over £100million for his prized asset.
Tuttomercatoweb claims Chelsea are willing to pay a large part of these fees, while adding two players to make up the rest.
The report says Todd Boehly is willing to offer Armando Broja and Christian Pulisic to sweeten the deal.
Graham Potter has seen Leao's talents first hand this season having faced him twice in the Champions League group stage.
And the Chelsea boss has admitted he has 'the ability' to thrive in the Premier League.
He said: "You can see the quality and skill of Leao, it's obvious. But he's part of a strong team. We have to respect that [he's under contract].
"I was really impressed with Rafael Leao every time I watched Milan games, he is a top player.
"As far as what happens in the future, who knows if he can do it in the Premier League or not. He has the ability, that's for sure."
Leao's contract with Milan expires in 2024 and the Italian side are desperate to reach an agreement on an improved package with the player and his representatives.
Milan's technical director Paulo Maldini said last month that he thought Milan was "the best club" for Leao.
"For the complete development of Rafa, Milan is the best club, in my opinion. He is 20 years old, I remember that at 20 I did not have all these certainties.
"Each of us has a different path: I remember feeling the pressure, I could use a pat on the back, a word in tough times. These guys need support."< /p>
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