FINALLY: Fabrizio Romano replies to Arsenal links with a possible €175 million transfer.
Transfer news analyst Fabrizio Romano has replied to recent reports linking Arsenal with a surprise deal for AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao.
The Portugal international is an exciting attacking player who has lit up Serie A during his time at the San Siro, but there doesn’t appear to be much to the current rumours that the Gunners are ready to sign him this summer.
Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his current Daily Briefing piece, Romano batted down the links between Arsenal and Leao, stating he has heard nothing about it from his sources, and the midfielder is also protected by a €175 million release clause at Milan.
It also appears that the 24-year-old is content at Milan, so Arsenal fans should definitely forget about this narrative being serious anytime soon.
Fabrizio Romano shatters Arsenal’s aspirations of signing Leao.
When discussing the Leao to Arsenal transfer rumors, Romano was very straightforward, as upsetting as his update may be to Gooners everywhere.
“Another Milan story that’s raised some eyebrows is a report linking Rafael Leao as a top target for Arsenal, but I honestly have zero updates on this one,” Romano said in a statement.
“I’m not aware of talks or anything – Leao is happy at Milan, he has a €175m release clause and is fully focused on Milan now, so nothing is happening as of today.”
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