The next Chelsea manager – whether it be Mauricio Pochettino or not – will be tasked with the challenge of trimming down a very bloated squad. The Blues roster is currently comprised of 31 players and, with plenty more to return to Cobham training ground in the summer, Todd Boehly should capitalise on his wealth of options by investigating multiple player-plus-cash deals.
So, what better place to start than with Rafael Leao. The 23-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for a while now, but he could demand an eye-watering fee.
Leao, who sees his contract with the Rossoneri expire at the end of next season, has been closely watched by the west Londoners since joining Milan in 2019, football.london understands. It's said that talks between the Italian side and the Portugal international over a new deal have been ongoing for a while, but an agreement is yet to be reached.
