In the competitive world of football, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have set their sights on an ambitious target for next summer with the imminent departure of Mbappe: talented Portuguese striker Rafael Leao. Sources close to the player confirm that Leao is aware of the Parisian club’s interest in signing him, although no formal negotiations have begun so far.

AC Milan’s number 10 has become one of PSG’s most coveted profiles to reinforce their attacking line. The Portuguese player’s termination clause stands at an impressive €175 million, according to sports journalist Matteo Moretto. Despite the high figure, the French club’s interest has not waned, and Leao’s name is at the top of their list of priorities.

Luís Campos, PSG’s sporting director, is already working ahead of schedule on planning the team for next season. Although the Parisian club have invested significantly in attackers during the current campaign, the uncertainty surrounding the future of Kylian Mbappé has led the club to explore new attacking options. Randal Kolo Muani, Gonçalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé and Marco Asensio have all arrived, but PSG’s ambition does not stop there.

Breaking the market

Leao, who already has a previous connection with Campos from his time at Lille OSC, has been placed on the short list of potential signings, reports Téléfoot. PSG have taken concrete steps to finalise the deal at the end of the current season, with the player himself showing a willingness to consider the proposal. However, the reigning Ligue 1 champions could face competition from Newcastle, who have also expressed a firm interest in securing the signature of the promising AC Milan striker. The summer promises intense emotions in the transfer market, and Leao’s fate is at the centre of attention.