Arsenal reportedly begins negotiations to sign 25-year-old Portuguese international Rafael Leo

According to reports, Arsenal has begun negotiations with AC Milan winger Rafael Leo. According to Foot Mercato (via Get Football News France), the Gunners’ goal is to add more firepower to their offense. The 25-year-old Portugal international is on the wish list of sports director Andrea Berta.

Berta reportedly called him to let him know the gunman's interest in him. Portugal international Rafael Leo has scored 12 goals and assisted 13 times in various competitions this season, and his contract with Milan expires in 2028. However, as the Ross and Blacks will miss out on European play next season, Leo may transfer elsewhere.

Foot Mercato also reported on Leo, although he was on Arsenal's wish list, but it was not their top goal. Since coming to Milan from Lille in 2019, he has been an important member of Milan, participating in 260 games, scoring 72 goals and assisting 62 times.

Raphael Leo has scored 5 goals in 39 games since he first represented Portugal in international competitions in October 2021. He is also a member of Milan, led by Pioli, who won the 2021-22 Serie A championship. This season, he won the Italian Super Cup.

team head coach Mikel Arteta needs to strengthen their third offense to compete for major honors. The head coach has expressed his desire to sign the best player on the front line.

According to Sky Sports in Germany, Gunners Sports Director Andrea Berta is in contact with Leipzig RB managing director Marcel Schaffer about a potential transfer for striker Benjamin Sesco. The Slovenian international, admired by Arteta, made 45 appearances this season and scored 21 goals.

Last summer, the Gunner wanted him, but he chose to stay in Germany. Sesco, who has scored 16 goals for 41 times for Slovenia, has expired in 2029. According to the above report, his termination clause has been increased to £67 million due to his performance.

Arsenal is also interested in Rodrigo, and he is rumored to leave Real Madrid this summer, but his £84 million worth may hinder his transfer.

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