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Steven Railston

Manchester United 'target' Rafael Leao gives update on future with Premier League hint

Rafael Leao has admitted he is '100 per cent' focused on AC Milan following heavy transfer links to Manchester United.

Leao has contributed seven goals and nine assists in 20 appearances for Milan this season and he attracted interest at the World Cup for his performances for Portugal in Qatar, where he scored two goals despite not making a single start.

The 23-year-old is predominantly a left winger but can play down the middle and he's been linked with a move to Old Trafford, although it's also understood AC Milan value Leao at €100million and that United are yet to register concrete interest in him.

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Leao has been subject to intense speculation throughout this month regardless and he commented on his future at the weekend.

"Yes, in the future. But now, I’m 100 per cent focused on Milan. I’m at a top club and I’m under contract. I also like the city," Leao told RDP Africa when asked whether he'd like the experience of playing in a different league to Serie A.

When asked about the Premier League, he added: "I’ve seen a lot of games this year, I like Arsenal, I think they play very well."

Milan signed Leao from Lille in 2019 but he is out of contract in 2024 and approaching the final 18 months of his deal.

Leao is also represented by Jorge Mendes, who has a positive relationship with United.

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