In a recent report, Calciomercato stated that Manchester United could intensify their efforts to sign AC Milan winger Rafeal Leao. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils are eyeing a move to secure the services of the Portuguese wide player this off-season.
Leao’s Impressive Form In Serie A
Leao is having a productive campaign at the Italian club as he has managed to put in a run of impressive displays for them in Serie A. The 26-year-old has netted ten goals and secured three assists in 28 matches for AC Milan this season across all competitions.
The Portuguese talent is currently among the most feared wingers in Serie A. Hence, Man United would do well to lure him to the Theatre of Dreams in this summer transfer window.
His current contract at Old Trafford will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it difficult for the Red Devils to sign him on the cheap later this year.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 26: Rafael Leao of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Will Leao Be A Good Fit For Manchester United?
Leao is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and has got the vision to engineer some decent chances for his teammates in the final third.
The Portuguese sensation is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. Leao is primarily a left-sided wide player but can also function as a centre-forward if asked to do so. However, there are some question marks over whether he can adapt to the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League if the Red Devils to snap him up later this year.
We can expect Leao to add more firepower to Man United boss Michael Carrick’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at Old Trafford in the coming seasons.
At 26, Leao has got his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a decent fit for the Red Devils to consider in this summer transfer window. With all things considered, Carrick would be wise to go all out to bring him to the Theatre of Dreams at the end of this campaign. However, Man United have to be patient with his progress before they can get the best out of Leao at the Mancunian club.