itAston Villa in contact with Milan over Rafael Leão; player prioritises Premier League despite Galatasaray offer
AC Milan → Aston Villa · Permanent · Summer 2026
It did not happen
last read 31% before it was settled
- Rumoured25 Aug
- Talks—
- Agreement—
- Medical—
- Done—
Catch me up
- 25 Augfirst@David_Ornstein: Aston Villa make indicative offer to AC Milan over Rafael Leao
- 27 AugJoined by @FabrizioRomano, @MatteMoretto, @JacobsBen, @DiMarzio
- 28 AugCooling@JacobsBen: Aston Villa in talks with Milan but have not yet reached a breakthrough despite Leão being open to the move
What was actually said
9 posts in 3 claims, grouped by stage and direction.
Reported as being in talks
Advancing6 reports, led by @MatteMoretto@FabrizioRomano had it first, 2mo ago5 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
- @MatteMoretto2mo ago ↗+3
itAston Villa working to meet Milan's demands for a permanent deal, ready to adjust terms to close negotiations
Aggiornamento Rafael Leão. L’Aston Villa è al lavoro per soddisfare le richieste del Milan per un titolo definitivo. Il club inglese è pronto a cambiare le condizioni dell’operazione per avvicinarsi alla chiusura della trattativa. Parti al lavoro. Per Leão è pronto un https://t.co/v5jZsFuAR5
- @MatteMoretto2mo ago ↗+1
itAston Villa ahead of Galatasaray for Rafael Leão; English club in contact with Milan to close the deal, with the Portuguese player's willingness being decisive
L’Aston Villa è avanti sul Galatasaray per Rafael Leão, decisiva la volontà del portoghese. Il club inglese è in contatto con il Milan per arrivare alla chiusura. Le ultime su Youtube: https://t.co/SBrZ5AULjI https://t.co/gnLMvBnj09
- @JacobsBen2mo ago ↗
Aston Villa growing in optimism on Rafael Leão, as reported with @alex_crook on @talkSPORT earlier. Galatasaray have made Leão a lucrative offer and have been pushing to finalise all week, but Villa believe they have player buy in as talks continue with Milan.🇵🇹 https://t.co/TF3DWzim0I
- @FabrizioRomano2mo ago ↗
🚨🇵🇹 Galatasaray are waiting for Rafa Leão decision after €45m plus add-ons deal agreed yesterday with AC Milan. Unai Emery, pushing to bring him to Aston Villa after a direct contact taking place today with #AVFC manager. Key hours ahead. https://t.co/uhSGSuazMX
- @DiMarzio2mo ago ↗
itAston Villa have raised their salary offer to €7.5m per season; negotiations ongoing with AC Milan for final agreement
Leão continua a dare priorità all’@AstonVilla: gli inglesi hanno rilanciato a 7.5 milioni a stagione l’offerta per l’ingaggio, ora si lavora per l’accordo definitivo con il @acmilan. Resta sempre sullo sfondo il @GalatasaraySK @SkySport
Said to be cooling
Coolingone reportMentioned, no claim either way
Neutral2 reports, led by @David_Ornsteinclaims TalksView on X ↗
1 other post on the same claim
- @David_Ornstein2mo ago ↗
🚨 AC Milan accept €45m bid from Galatasaray for Rafael Leao; 27yo attacker offered €10-12m net salary & deciding whether or not to accept #Galatasaray move. Aston Villa discussing loan + buy obligation but #ACMilan want permanent sale now @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/pyTQAPyjde
Why it read 31% before it settled
Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+30
Matteo Moretto advancingBroke ittrust 0.75
+17
Ben Jacobs coolingBroke ittrust 0.55, counted at 60%
−6
Matteo Moretto advancingtrust 0.75, repeating (2nd to say it, 50%), counted at 36%
+3
Matteo Moretto advancingtrust 0.75, repeating (3rd to say it, 25%), counted at 22%
+1
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−14
3 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
31%
Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.