CHELSEA are in talks to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao, according to reports.
The Blues remain keen on signing Everton winger Anthony Gordon but are keeping their options open.
Chelsea are in talks with AC Milan to sign Rafael Leao
Chelsea also remain keen on Anthony Gordon
Leao has emerged as a transfer target after being named Serie A’s Most Valuable Player last season as he helped Milan win the league.
Chelsea are now working on a deal to sign the 23-year-old and held negotiations with Milan over the weekend, report The Times.
Talks have included the possibility of a Blues player joining the Italian side in exchange.
Milan have been linked with a move for Hakim Ziyech this summer and he could be one option after the two clubs failed to agree a transfer fee previously.
Chelsea are also being asked to provide funds that will waive a fine Leao owes to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Leao and former club Lille were ordered to pay Sporting Lisbon £13.9million after the Portuguese terminated his contract with the club in 2018 to push through a move to Lille.
That fee has reportedly risen to £16m due to interest while 25 per cent of Leao’s wages goes to the court each month.
As a result, his representatives are keen for Chelsea to pay off the fine and allow the player to be paid in full.
Meanwhile, the Blues are growing increasingly confident of sealing a move for Anthony Gordon despite Everton rejecting two bids for the England under-21 international last week.
Gordon is valued at £50m and Chelsea are believed to be willing to match that figure, with add-ons potentially taking the overall price higher.
On Monday the 21-year-old dropped a massive hint that a transfer could be close after he removed ‘Everton’ from his Instagram bio.
