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Leeds United and Aston Villa have made a €50+5 million transfer bid to Milan for 27-year-old forward Rafael Leao. However, the potential move to the Premier League is in jeopardy due to the Portuguese's high salary demands of €10 million per year.

English clubs Leeds United and Aston Villa have made attempts to sign 27-year-old Portuguese winger Rafael Leao from Milan, according to Turkish journalist Yakup Cinar.

Both Premier League clubs have reportedly submitted official offers of €50 million plus €5 million in potential bonuses to the Rossoneri.

Financial barriers and doubts over credibility

  • Wage demands: A significant hurdle in finalising this deal is Leao's hefty wage demands. He is seeking around €10 million per year, which exceeds the financial capabilities and wage structures of both Leeds and Aston Villa.
  • Expert skepticism: British insiders are approaching this information with caution, as leading journalists from the UK have yet to confirm any negotiations from Leeds' side.

A potential move for Leao to Elland Road could emerge as one of the biggest transfers in Leeds' recent history. However, the Portuguese's demands make this deal appear unlikely.