Manchester City appear to have been given some positive news regarding potential transfer target Rafael Leao.
City are widely reported to be interested in signing AC Milan and Portugal attacker Leao, although they are expected to have serious competition for his signature. The 23-year-old has scored six goals and provided five assists in 14 Serie A games this season, the kind of form that has got top European clubs sniffing around.
Now, according to Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Leao does not want to stay in Milan beyond the end of his current contract in 2024. Plettenberg tweeted: "At this stage he doesn’t want to extend beyond 2024. Not confident with the offer. Chelsea, City, Real in. #CFC held talks about him in Qatar. Milan refused Chelsea's offer (€70m). They want €150m. The amount of the release clause."
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If that proves to be the case, then it seems likely that City will face a battle to sign Leao next summer, as Milan will want to take a transfer fee rather than let his contract run down.
Meanwhile, City attacker Kayky was reportedly spotted at the airport ahead of a move back to his native Brazil.
According to Globo Esporte the 19-year-old landed at Rio de Janeiro airport on Saturday. He is expected to spend some time with family before signing a one-season loan deal with Brazilian side Bahia.
City signed the teenage talent from Fluminense last year, and he spent last season playing for the Elite Development Squad. He has spent the first few months of this campaign on loan at Portuguese Primera strugglers Pacos de Ferreira, but neither City or player are happy with how that move has panned out.
Kayky is now reportedly set to join Brazilian Serie A side Bahia, who recently joined the City Football Group.
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