AC Milan winger Rafael Leao is targeting a move to either Manchester United or Arsenal, according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport.
The Portuguese attacker has spent seven seasons with the Rossoneri and is now ready to test himself in the Premier League for the first time.
No formal approach has been made by either club, but Leao has reportedly made clear his preference to join United or Arsenal should he leave Milan.
Milan are unlikely to offer any discount on their £43 million asking price, particularly after the winger publicly revealed his desire to move on, straining relations with the club.
Manchester United currently have Matheus Cunha as their first-choice left winger and could be in the market for serious competition in that position heading into the new campaign.
Patrick Dorgu has shown promise in stages, though the Danish international is primarily a left-back rather than a natural wide attacker capable of consistently creating chances from that flank.
Leao would offer something different in that department, with his elite pace and dribbling ability making him a potential gamechanger in United’s frontline next season.
Arsenal could also see him as a secondary target for the left wing, particularly if Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli depart during the summer transfer window.
Leao managed only 13 goal contributions in the most recent season but registered 25 in the 2024/25 campaign while operating on the left flank, underlining his genuine quality in the right role.
At 26 years old, the former Lille attacker represents a proven option at the top level, but questions persist around his defensive work rate and his tendency to disengage without the ball.
His languid style and lack of defensive intensity have been recurring criticisms throughout his time in Italy, and Premier League managers typically demand more from their wide players in both directions.
Whether United or Arsenal ultimately decide to pursue the deal remains to be seen, with neither club yet having submitted a formal proposal for the AC Milan star.