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2 days ago
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Bayern hold fresh talks over Leão transfer
Following their failure to land Florian Wirtz, Bayern Munich have shifted focus to alternative targets - with AC Milan's Rafael Leão emerging as one of the main candidates. According to Kicker, Bayern officials held talks with Leão's representatives in Munich last week, with the Portuguese international not averse to making the move to Bavaria. Advertisement However, questions remain over whether Bayern can strike a deal with Milan. New head coach Massimiliano Allegri is said to be determined to keep Leão, and a potential transfer fee of €100 million has been floated. That figure is in the same region Bayern were reportedly willing to pay for Wirtz, who was seen as their top target. It's difficult to imagine the club valuing Leão at a similar level. Still, despite the obstacles, Leão's reported openness to a move provides Bayern with a solid starting point as they consider their next steps in the transfer market.
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3 days ago
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Bayern Munich held a meeting with Rafael Leão's representatives
Kicker report that Bayern Munich representatives held a meeting last week with the entourage of Milan forward Rafael Leão (25). With no new contract for Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry's contract expiring in 2026, the Bundesliga champions exploring their options for reinforcements in the wide areas. Per the report, Leão is not averse to joining Bayern, who held a meeting with the Portuguese's representatives at the end of last week with the Rekordmeister showing genuine interest. Advertisement Leão – who scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in 50 games for Milan last season – holds a contract with the Lombardy club until 2028. However, although there is interest from both the club and player, a potential stumbling block is Milan's valuation. Kicker cite Italian sources who claim that Milan want in excess of €100m for their prized asset, potentially too much for Bayern Munich who have also been priced out of a move for Florian Wirtz. GGFN | Daniel Pinder
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Bayern hold fresh talks over Leão transfer
Following their failure to land Florian Wirtz, Bayern Munich have shifted focus to alternative targets - with AC Milan's Rafael Leão emerging as one of the main candidates. According to Kicker, Bayern officials held talks with Leão's representatives in Munich last week, with the Portuguese international not averse to making the move to Bavaria. Advertisement However, questions remain over whether Bayern can strike a deal with Milan. New head coach Massimiliano Allegri is said to be determined to keep Leão, and a potential transfer fee of €100 million has been floated. That figure is in the same region Bayern were reportedly willing to pay for Wirtz, who was seen as their top target. It's difficult to imagine the club valuing Leão at a similar level. Still, despite the obstacles, Leão's reported openness to a move provides Bayern with a solid starting point as they consider their next steps in the transfer market.
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6 days ago
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Leão's meeting with Milan officials could decide future amid Bayern links
There will be a meeting held tomorrow between Milan officials and Rafael Leão's representatives, Corriere dello Sport reports. The Italian news source believes the player's future could be decided once the meeting finishes. Advertisement Leão is under contract until 2028 with a €175million release clause, which is an unrealistic figure to pay for most clubs. Should he decide to leave, Milan's initial asking price will be €130m, but after a disappointing season, it's not ruled out that this price could drop. Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are ready to offer Leão €25million per year. Other options in Europe include Bayern but they wouldn't match such numbers.
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18-05-2025
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ROMA V MILAN: MATCH PREVIEW
The penultimate matchday in Serie A 2024/25 sees AC Milan take on Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday 18 May (20:45 CEST kick-off). Both sides are chasing European football and go into it following a busy and rigorous few weeks. It's a game that will be poised on a knife edge between two sides that know each other well and faced off in the Coppa Italia at the start of April. Let's get ready for kick-off with our Match Preview. LATEST FROM MILANELLO I rossoneri, reduci dalla sconfitta nella finale di Coppa Italia contro il Bologna, tornano a concentrarsi sul The Rossoneri are back in league action following the defeat to Bologna in the Coppa Italia final. AC Milan are still in the race for European football and, although trailing as it stands, are still in with a shout, but every point matters. The objective is to rediscover a bit of solidity, calmness and compactness for these last two games of the season, which will require maximum concentration because it is still all to play for. The trip to the Olimpico will be a tough one, but it is a chance for a bit of redemption. There are a few fitness issues that need to be monitored, while Leão and Pulisic remain key components of the Diavolo's forward line. We might see some rotation, but the Rossoneri will likely stick with the 3-4-3 formation with Jović or Abraham through the middle. LATEST FROM ROMA Roma's aim against AC Milan is to consolidate their position in the European places. At the time of writing, the Giallorossi are in sixth place on 63 points following a long unbeaten run that relaunched their European ambitions. Ranieri's chosen system is a dynamic 3-5-2, with a highly interchangeable and mobile front two. With Paulo Dybala out injured, the task of playmaking falls to Matías Soulé. The game against the Rossoneri is a big chance for Roma to confirm the progress seen until the defeat to Atalanta last time out as they chase Europe next season. Advertisement Ranieri on Roma v AC Milan and its importance in their hunt for Europe in his pre-match press conference: "It's really important; we want to do it. I think back to when I took charge, to the boys' sacrifice, hunger, determination, and to the fans. This is so important for everyone. We'll try to do the best we game. 500 games in Serie A? I'm happy." PRE-MATCH NUMBERS Roma are the team against whom AC Milan have won the most matches in Serie A history: 80 victories for the Rossoneri in 179 encounters, with 54 draws and 45 wins for the Giallorossi. AC Milan are unbeaten in their last ten league games against Roma (6W, 4D), with the Giallorossi's last Serie A victory dating back to 27 October 2019 (2-1 at the Olimpico) Christian Pulisic (11 goals in Serie A 2024/25) is just one goal away from matching his best scoring season in the Top-5 European leagues (12 goals in 2023/24); including assists (nine in the current league), the American could become only the fourth AC Milan player to reach double figures for goal involvements in a single Serie A season in the last 20 years, after Zlatan Ibrahimovic (14G+11A in 2010/11), Ronaldinho (12G+14A in 2009/10), and Kaká (15G+11A in 2007/08). WHERE TO WATCH ROMA v AC MILAN ON TV In Italy, the game will be broadcast on DAZN, Sky and NOW. To watch it in a different country, you can check out the "Where to Watch AC Milan on TV" section under "Abroad". On the Rossoneri's channels, matchday coverage on Milan TV will begin at 20:00 CEST, leading up to kick-off, followed by interviews and a press conference with Sérgio Conceição. Don't miss our coverage on the AC Milan Official App, our social media channels and WhatsApp. LATEST FROM SERIE A Marco Piccinini will referee the game, assisted by Circo Carbone and Stefano Del Giovane. Luca Massimi will be the fourth official. Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni, assisted by Federico Dionisi, is on VAR duty. Advertisement Matchday 37 began on Saturday night with Genoa 2-3 Atalanta. The rest of the games are all at 20:45 this evening: Cagliari v Venezia, Fiorentina v Bologna, Hellas Verona v Como, Internazionale v Lazio, Juventus v Udinese, Lecce v Torino, Monza v Empoli, Parma v Napoli and Roma v Milan. The standings: Napoli 78; Inter 77; Atalanta 74*; Juventus and Lazio 64; Roma 63; Bologna 62; MILAN 60; Fiorentina 59; Como 48; Torino and Udinese 44; Genoa 40*; Cagliari e Verona 33; Parma 32; Venezia 29; Lecce and Empoli 28; Monza 18. (* one game in hand) Join the AC Milan WhatsApp channel!
