Milan can negotiate Rafael Leão with three Manchester United players.

AC Milan is preparing to shake up the transfer market with a proposal that could disrupt the foundations of Serie A and the Premier League. According to the prestigious La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri are willing to negotiate their biggest talent, Portuguese winger Rafael Leão, with Manchester United emerging as one of the most interested clubs, offering a deal that includes cash and high-caliber players.

Rafael Leão, who has an astronomical release clause set at €175 million, may be more accessible than one might think. The management at Milan has already indicated that they are open to starting negotiations from €50 million, a figure well below that stipulated in his contract. This news has caused a stir, especially since Leão, despite being a star of the team, has experienced turbulent moments, including boos from his own supporters in a recent match against Juventus—a clear sign that his future in Milan may be in jeopardy.

What makes this negotiation even more explosive is the possibility of Manchester United including high-profile names in the deal. Gazzetta highlights three players that the Red Devils are willing to put on the table: Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford, and Joshua Zirkzee. These athletes could be the key to further lowering the price demanded by Milan, in a swap that could become one of the major topics of the football summer.

Manuel Ugarte, the young Uruguayan midfielder, has shown great potential and has already been seen in action for Manchester United in the Europa League. Rashford, on the other hand, is a significant figure currently on loan at Barcelona, where the Catalan club is still considering activating the purchase option of 30 million euros. Zirkzee, the Dutch forward, was previously targeted by Milan and has recently switched from Bologna to United, potentially returning to Serie A as part of the package.

Interestingly, Manchester United is also focused on signing winger Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, who is a priority to strengthen the left flank. However, the 23-year-old has an estimated price of around 100 million euros, which is double the initial amount requested by Milan for Leão, making the operation even more complex and intriguing.

This potential deal places Leão at the center of a chess game between two European football powerhouses, where money and talented players serve as key pieces for a future that could drastically change the current landscape. With negotiations ongoing and movements intensifying, the summer promises to be hot for fans of Milan and Manchester United, who are eagerly waiting to see if this swap materializes and who will emerge victorious from this battle.

Rafael Leão, the young Portuguese star who has divided opinions between glory and criticism, may be on the verge of changing scenery and starting a new chapter in his career, while Manchester United prepares to bolster its squad with one of the biggest talents in Serie A or to capitalize on his departure with experienced players. The outcome of this story is far from being written, but one thing is certain: the transfer market has never been so lively.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.