AC Milan's Rafael Leao wanted by Manchester United, Barcelona eye Chelsea's Joao Pedro as Julian Alvarez alternative - Euro Transfer News
Updated 29/04/2026 at 18:57 GMT+1
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Manchester United are interested in AC Milan and Portugal forward Rafael Leao, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
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It is reported that Milan are ”ready to listen to offers” for Leao, who joined in 2019 from Lille.
United’s top target is said to be Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, but they are also monitoring Leao, who could cost much less.
United could also offer a player as part of the deal for Leao. The names mentioned are Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte, and Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at Barcelona. Rashford was reportedly also in Milan’s sights in January 2025.
It has also been reported this week that Barcelona are are pursuing a second loan deal for Rashford.
Barca eye Pedro
Barca have been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, but he is set to command a hefty price tag.
Pedro only joined Chelsea last summer from Brighton & Hove Albion and is under contract until 2033.
Cadena SER report that Pedro and Inter’s Lautaro Martinez are both potential options for Barca if they can’t land Alvarez.
The trio reportedly ”fit the club's desire to strengthen the attack with versatile players who can score goals and adapt to different systems”.
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Serie A duo target Jackson
Juventus and AC Milan could pursue a loan move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
The striker has spent this season on loan at Bayern Munich but the Bundesliga champions are not expected to trigger their option to buy him permanently.
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Jackson may be a target for Juve and Milan.
Juventus have struggled for goals up front this season with just seven combined from Jonathan David and Lois Openda.
Milan, meanwhile, have netted just 48 goals in 34 Serie A matches.
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