Erik ten Hag remains an admirer of the 23-year-old and has recently sent scouts to watch the player in action during AC Milan’s Champions League ties with Chelsea. The report further adds that Leao could cost around £60million.Although Leao barely impressed in those games, he has been a key player for Milan since joining the club.
However, after making six in Lyon’s Champions League campaign this season, you’d have to think that European football could be a huge incentive when he decides his next move – a factor that could cast doubts over a potential switch to Newcastle.
Not to mention the fact that the striker is valued at a hefty £36 million, . £16 million more than the £20 million that Steve Bruce has reportedly been given to spend on his squad this month.
While the links to such a big-money striker could be exciting for supporters, you do have to wonder if Newcastle are giving out false hope and wasting their time pursuing a potential move for Dembele, given the level of interest that is developing in his services from some of the top aforementioned Premier League clubs.
United are believed to be close to signing another Frenchman, Raphael Varane, but it seems the Red Devils are keeping tabs on Rabiot as well.
The midfielder was a target for the Manchester club before he made the free transfer switch to Juventus two years ago. Since then, the 26-year-old has been regularly linked with moves away from Italy, with even Chelsea being mentioned as a potential destination a few months ago.
United are keen on strengthening their numbers in the middle of the park, and it looks as though Rabiot is being seriously considered as an option.
