Chelsea are looking for leverage over Manchester City in the race to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao. The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer as Todd Boehly looked to bolster the club's frontline.
A deal failed to materialise, but the Blues are said to be monitoring the winger's situation amid talks with the Rossoneri over a new deal. Leao, who currently sees his deal at the San Siro expire in 2024, has featured 11 times for Milan in the Serie A this season, directly contributing towards 10 goals.
The Portugal international's impressive displays have continued to court the interest of Europe's biggest clubs and Chelsea seem eager to do whatever it takes to win his signature. According to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, the Blues are willing to include three players in a potential player-plus-cash swap deal due to the forward's asking price.
