Report: Milan reject €35m Galatasaray offer for Leao
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AC Milan have turned down a €35 million bid from Galatasaray for star forward Rafael Leao, according to reports.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have rejected an offer from Galatasaray for Rafael Leão, judging the Turkish club’s opening bid too low for their number 10.
According to Tuttomercatoweb , relaying Gianluca Di Marzio, Galatasaray tabled a proposal worth around €30m plus €5m in bonuses to sign the Portugal forward on a permanent basis.
Milan turned it down, holding out for a higher figure for a player they still regard, at least in status, as one of the faces of the club. Whether the Istanbul side return with an improved offer remains to be seen.
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) Leão’s stance the key unknown for Milan Complicating the picture is the player himself. Leão is said to be settled and working well under new coach Rúben Amorim, having been reintegrated after his exit had earlier looked likely, leaving it unclear whether he would even sanction a move to Turkey. His camp, however, appears to be keeping options open.
Indeed, reports from England suggest Leão’s entourage has offered the winger to several Premier League clubs to gauge the scope for a transfer.
Alongside Manchester United and Arsenal, the sides said to have been contacted include newly promoted Leeds United, a surprising name given the gulf in ambition between the Yorkshire club and a forward of Leão’s international standing.
For now, then, the situation remains fluid: a rejected bid from Galatasaray, a player seemingly content at San Siro, and an entourage testing the waters elsewhere. As has been the case all summer, Leão’s future is far from resolved.
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What happened
AC Milan have rejected a €35m offer from Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray for Rafael Leao, per Italian reports. Leao, who is under contract with Milan until 2028, remains a key part of the Rossoneri's project despite recent speculation about his future. The Portuguese winger has been a central figure in Milan's attack since joining from Lille. Galatasaray are expected to return with an improved bid, though Milan's stance signals their intent to retain the 25-year-old.
Chance analysis
Leao is Milan's most marketable and productive attacking asset, making a €35m offer a significant undervaluation given his contract length and market value (typically estimated at €80-100m+). Milan's rejection is expected and reinforces their position. However, continued interest from Galatasaray could create distraction and uncertainty, especially if the Turkish side return with an improved offer. For prediction systems, Leao's availability remains secure for the foreseeable future barring a dramatic late-window development.
Milan retain their star winger, keeping their attacking unit intact; Galatasaray must reassess and potentially raise their bid or move on to alternative targets.
Leao stays at Milan for now; no impact on upcoming match predictions, but monitor for renewed Galatasaray interest before the Turkish window closes.