Galatasaray pressure Leao with help from Osimhen
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Galatasaray are pushing to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao, reportedly using Victor Osimhen to help convince the Portuguese forward.
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Attributed to original sourceGalatasaray are reportedly stepping up the pressure on Rafael Leao and Milan, claim reports in Italy, with help from ex-Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
The Portugal international had stated several times he wanted to leave this summer, feeling that his experience at San Siro has run its course.
DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 13: Rafael Leao of Portugal reacts after the team’s defeat during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at Aviva Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) The club was also more than content with that idea, as his contract runs to June 2028, but they want a permanent sale for €50m plus €10m in add-ons, not a loan.
Leao would lean towards Galatasaray MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on from the substitutes bench prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Fenerbahce and Besiktas had made approaches, but Galatasaray are emerging as the most determined side in the Turkish Super Lig.
MilanNews had noted today that they were increasing the pressure on Leao with a big salary proposal, as well as the opportunity to play in the Champions League alongside Victor Osimhen.
This evening, transfer pundits Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto also confirmed that Galatasaray are pushing hard to open talks with the player.
Leao would be more inclined towards Galatasaray than the other Turkish teams, largely because they are already in the Champions League.
On top of that, Osimhen is friends with Leao and the former Napoli striker can give advice on a new experience abroad.
The problem remains the same, Milan will not accept a loan and are only prepared to sell for a total fee of €60m.
Leao is also currently in Perth for pre-season training and seems less convinced he wants to leave now that Ruben Amorim has taken over.
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What happened
Galatasaray are intensifying their efforts to prise Rafael Leao away from AC Milan. The Turkish club is leveraging the presence of Victor Osimhen, their high-profile striker, to help persuade Leao to make the move. Osimhen's own successful transition to Turkish football gives Galatasaray a strong pitch. AC Milan are unlikely to let Leao go easily given his importance to their project, but the financial lure from Galatasaray could prove significant.
Chance analysis
This is a speculative transfer story targeting one of Serie A's most valuable assets. If Galatasaray successfully land Leao, it would be a statement signing for the Turkish Süper Lig but a major blow to AC Milan's attacking output. The use of Osimhen as an intermediary is a smart recruitment tactic, but Milan's resistance will be strong given Leao's contract length and central role in their system.
If completed, Galatasaray would significantly strengthen their attack, while AC Milan would face a major loss of offensive quality and market value.
Leao remains an AC Milan player; treat any transfer talk as low-confidence until official confirmation.