Tottenham Hotspur offered AC Milan forward Rafael Leao in loan deal
Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the opportunity to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leao on a loan-to-buy agreement orchestrated by super-agent Jorge Mendes.
The North London club are actively seeking attacking reinforcements to bolster head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s squad ahead of the new campaign.
Spurs have already been heavily active in the transfer market, reportedly securing high-profile moves for Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes.
Milan open to flexible departure
The Italian giants are demanding a fee in the region of £51.4m to permanently part ways with their star forward.
However, with limited concrete interest emerging outside of Turkey, the Rossoneri are understood to be open to an initial loan arrangement containing an obligation to buy.
The Portugal international is entering the final two years of his current contract at the San Siro.
A departure looks increasingly likely after the seven-time European champions failed to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
Attacking crisis forces Spurs into market
A move to the Premier League is believed to be the preferred destination for the dynamic winger.
De Zerbi desperately needs wide options following a severe injury crisis that derailed much of Tottenham’s previous campaign.
Dejan Kulusevski missed the entirety of last season, while Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are currently recovering from long-term knee ligament injuries.
The former Lille attacker’s ability to isolate defenders and win matches single-handedly makes him an ideal fit for the current tactical setup.
Mendes, who recently brokered the club-record Fernandes transfer, likely proposed this latest addition during previous negotiations with the Tottenham hierarchy.