Report: Galatasaray close to Milan’s €50m Leao valuation as Villa wait

Report: Galatasaray close to Milan’s €50m Leao valuation as Villa wait Galatasaray have submitted an improved offer for Rafael Leao, proposing €45m plus bonuses to Milan for the Portugal forward. According to Goal Italia , citing Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, the Istanbul club have structured the bid with easily achievable bonuses in an attempt to close the gap on Milan’s €50m valuation. JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan shoots against Moises Caicedo of Chelsea FC during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Images) Leao already agreed terms with Galatasaray The player side presents no obstacle. Leao has an understanding in place with Galatasaray over a four-year contract worth €12m per season. Aston Villa remain in contention, with Tottenham further back. Unai Emery’s side have the funds after a summer of significant sales, having lost Ezri Konsa to Arsenal, Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, while Ollie Watkins is set to join Al Hilal. Emery wants at least two attacking additions and is also weighing Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, but time is running short. MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks dejected as he leaves the pitch after being substituted during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Leao has returned to full training with the Milan squad ahead of Friday’s home match against Venezia, having missed the opening weekend with a thigh problem.