AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni has issued an update on Rafael Leao's future amid interest from Chelsea. The 23-year-old forward was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but a move failed to materialise.
According to journalist Carlo Garganese, the Blues are 'still in touch' with Leao over a potential switch to west London and they're said to be one of the frontrunners. However, after the Portugal international impressed at the World Cup, Chelsea face growing competition for his signature.
Leao, who sees his deal with the Italian giants expire in 2024, featured five times for Fernando Santos' side in Qatar, directly contributing towards two goals. He wasn't handed a start at the World Cup but he still showed great promise when called upon, with a pair of well-taken efforts against Ghana in the group stage and Switzerland in the round of 16.
