A top league striker has clearly expressed his fondness for the "Red Devils," Manchester United.
Rafael Leão, the Portuguese national team winger for AC Milan, known as the "Rossoneri," stated that he admires Manchester United, the Premier League giant, because Cristiano Ronaldo, a senior teammate on the national team, is his role model in his career.
Although Manchester United's main transfer target this window is to strengthen the midfield, other positions are also under consideration, especially the left wing, since Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are expected to leave permanently, which would leave United severely lacking in that position.
Mateus Cunha has performed excellently as a left winger, sharing duties with Patrick Dorgu, but United likely wants a natural winger who can score well. Leão's name has long been linked with Manchester United.
Therefore, this summer seems like an appropriate time, as his relationship with the club and Milan fans is deteriorating, and a parting is seen as the best solution. Recently, Leão also expressed his liking for the Red Devils.
In an interview with the BBC, when asked which English team he supports, Leão replied, “Of course, I watch the Premier League a lot. I like Manchester United because Cristiano Ronaldo is my idol, but I also follow Arsenal on TV.”
Last season, Leão scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists in 29 Serie A games for AC Milan, and it is speculated that an offer of 50 million euros might be enough to sign him.
