Chelsea transfer target Rafael Leao is willing to sign a new deal with AC Milan, according to the latest reports. The Portuguese star attracted interest in the summer but the Serie A outfit were adamant that he could only leave if his €150 million (£129.7m) buyout clause was met.
Milan's technical director Paolo Maldini has since confirmed that Chelsea informally enquired about Leao’s availability in the latter stages of the transfer window but their approach was rejected.
As cited by The Metro, Maldini told Sky Italy: "We have already started talking to him. But not now, for a long time. Every renewal can be simple or complicated, the will of the player makes the difference because that of the club is there.
