Arsenal and Milan both tracking Bahoya as Rafael Leao faces €50m sale scenario
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Arsenal are reportedly interested in Strasbourg winger Guéla Doué Bahoya, while AC Milan could move for him if Rafael Leao is sold for €50m this summer.
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Attributed to original sourceWith Rafael Leao finally heading to either Galatasaray or Aston Villa, Milan are looking towards Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya, also linked with Arsenal.
The final decision will ultimately be up to Leao , because both Galatasaray and Aston Villa are ready to meet the €50m asking price including add-ons.
Now the focus is on finding a suitable replacement who can fit into Ruben Amorim’s formation.
Bahoya on Milan radar HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 01: Jean Bahoya of Eintracht Frankfurt controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Eintracht Frankfurt at Voith-Arena on November 01, 2025 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) According to Footmercato in France , a big name on the wish list is Eintracht Frankfurt talent Bahoya.
The 21-year-old brings versatility to the table, as he can play on the left wing, as a trequartista behind the striker, or even as a centre-forward.
A product of the Angers youth academy, he was sold to Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2024 for circa €8m.
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Jean-Matteo Bahoya of Eintracht Frankfurt during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between SSC Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 04, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) His contract with the German side runs to June 2029, and there has already been some interest from the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Fenerbahce and Everton.
Bahoya is above all known for his remarkable turn of pace, famously reaching 37km/h when playing in the Bundesliga.
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What happened
Arsenal and AC Milan are both monitoring Strasbourg's young winger Guéla Doué Bahoya, according to reports. Arsenal are said to be weighing up a move for the 19-year-old as a potential attacking addition, while Milan have placed him on their wish list as a contingency plan should they part ways with star forward Rafael Leao for around €50m. The situation gives Strasbourg leverage in negotiations, with both Premier League and Serie A giants circling the same talent. Leao's future at San Siro remains uncertain amid ongoing financial considerations at the club.
Chance analysis
Stories linking Arsenal and Milan to the same young winger reflect a broader trend of elite clubs identifying cost-effective alternatives in the €15–30m range rather than chasing the €100m+ bracket. Bahoya, still a teenager at Strasbourg, fits the profile of a high-upside developmental signing that both clubs have favoured in recent windows. For Milan, the equation is straightforward: offloading Leao at €50m would recoup significant capital but require a like-for-like replacement, and Bahoya is a far cheaper, less proven option — which speaks to how much financial pressure continues to shape their transfer strategy. Arsenal's interest adds a Premier League dimension to the race and could force a quicker decision from Strasbourg.
No immediate on-pitch impact; if Leao is sold, Milan's attacking line loses a focal point and any Bahoya move would be a downgrade, while Arsenal's depth chart could gain a developmental winger.