{"id":48045,"date":"2026-06-01T15:04:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/arsenal-and-manchester-united-in-contact-to-sign-80-goal-attacker-who-wants-to-leave-in-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:04:42","slug":"arsenal-and-manchester-united-in-contact-to-sign-80-goal-attacker-who-wants-to-leave-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/arsenal-and-manchester-united-in-contact-to-sign-80-goal-attacker-who-wants-to-leave-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal and Manchester United in contact to sign 80-goal attacker who wants to leave in summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/arsenal-and-manchester-united-in-contact-to-sign-80-goal-attacker-who-wants-to-leave-in-summer\/#Latest_information_on_Nico_Sylla_and_Rafael_Leao\" >Latest information on Nico Sylla and Rafael Leao<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/arsenal-and-manchester-united-in-contact-to-sign-80-goal-attacker-who-wants-to-leave-in-summer\/#Elite_winger_attracting_big_clubs_in_Europe\" >Elite winger attracting big clubs in Europe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United and Arsenal have made formal inquiries about AC Milan&#8217;s star winger Rafael Leao, who looks set to leave the San Siro this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Portugal international has long been regarded as one of Europe&#8217;s most exciting attacking talents and his impending signing immediately sparked a high-stakes transfer battle between England&#8217;s two biggest clubs looking to strengthen their front lines ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latest_information_on_Nico_Sylla_and_Rafael_Leao\"><\/span>Latest information on Nico Sylla and Rafael Leao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The transfer race has officially begun following a major update from renowned journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Sylla.<\/p>\n<p>Sylla confirmed to X that both Premier League giants have already been in contact with the winger&#8217;s camp to understand the financial terms of a potential deal.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Manchester United and Arsenal are seeking information on Rafa Leo, who is ready to leave AC Milan in the summer transfer window and wants to play in the Premier League. No bids yet.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Although a formal bid between clubs has not yet been submitted to AC Milan, the initial foundations have been firmly laid.<\/p>\n<p>Leo&#8217;s apparent desire to test himself in England has given both United and Arsenal a huge boost, effectively giving the green light to internal discussions on how to build a dynamic forward package.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13gg7gi\" data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2529\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elite_winger_attracting_big_clubs_in_Europe\"><\/span>Elite winger attracting big clubs in Europe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leo&#8217;s decision to leave Serie A has shocked the market and is sure to make him one of the hottest signings this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Man United and Arsenal have made inquiries, but they are not the only ones to be linked with the attacker.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool have also had a long-standing interest in Leo, with recent reports suggesting the Portuguese has been linked with the Reds once again, along with Chelsea.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>player<\/th>\n<th>club<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">app<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">the goal<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">assist<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Rafael Leo<\/td>\n<td>ac milan<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">291<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">80<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Rafael Leao stats (via transfermarkt)<\/p>\n<p>Blessed with blistering speed, elite dribbling ability and a proven track record in big games, the Portuguese forward would be a transformative signing for any elite team.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United and Arsenal have made formal inquiries about AC Milan&#8217;s star winger Rafael Leao, who looks set to leave the San Siro this summer. 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