Report: Leao offered to Roma as Milan move for Moreira in €50m+ deal
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Rafael Leao has reportedly been offered to Roma, while AC Milan prepare to pay over €50m to sign Moreira, signaling a potential attacking reshuffle at the San Siro.
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Attributed to original sourceAccording to Belgian transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, agent Jorge Mendes proposed Milan outcast Rafael Leao to Roma, now that the price tag has plummeted and Diego Moreira is coming in.
The player and club were both confident that he would be moving on this summer, but finding a buyer for €50m plus €10m add-ons has proved to be difficult, if not impossible.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Rafael Leao of AC Milan gestures during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The only genuine interest has come from Galatasaray, Besiktas and Fenerbahce, and the first side are the only ones still in talks.
Roma solution for Leao? 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) However, transfer pundit Tavolieri reports this evening that agent Jorge Mendes has offered Leao to Serie A side Roma, reaching out directly to the Friedkin family.
It would be a remarkable twist in the tale, but one that could allow Leao to continue playing in the Champions League, and with a coach more suited to his style of football.
The asking price was dropped to around €40m plus add-ons, and Mendes was again behind some manoeuvring that brings Diego Moreira to Milan from RC Strasbourg for at least €50m.
Moreira had been a target for Roma too, as they play in similar positions, so it’s entirely possible that the agent saw this as part of a domino effect on the transfer market.
Milan fans and even Leao might be reticent to switch to a different Italian club after seven years at San Siro, especially as he had declared over the summer that Serie A was less suited to him than the Premier League or LaLiga.
However, with none of those leagues knocking at his door, this might be the best solution for all concerned.
Similarly, Roma would be spending roughly the same amount to get Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyonnais.
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What happened
According to reports, AC Milan are exploring the sale of star winger Rafael Leao and have offered him to Roma. The Italian capital club is weighing whether to pursue the Portuguese forward. In parallel, Milan are pushing ahead with a deal for Moreira, committing over €50m to bring the player in, suggesting they are already preparing for life without Leao. The double movement would represent a major attacking overhaul at the Rossoneri and could give Roma a high-profile attacking reinforcement if they choose to act.
Chance analysis
If confirmed, this is a significant Serie A story on two fronts: Milan appear to be cashing in on Leao at peak resale value rather than building around him, while spending heavily on Moreira to reshape their frontline. For Roma, acquiring a player of Leao's profile would dramatically upgrade their attack but would come with significant wage and fee demands. The market relevance is high because it directly affects the attacking balance of power in Serie A, with both clubs potentially recalibrating their squads ahead of the new season.
Milan could lose their primary wide attacking threat while Roma may gain a high-impact forward; both clubs' offensive output projections need reassessment.
Monitor Leao's status closely: if he joins Roma, their attacking threat rises sharply, while a Moreira-led Milan frontline will need recalibration in match projections.