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Rafael Leão To Premier League? AC Milan Winger Picks Man United As Favorite Team

AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has sparked intense transfer speculation after publicly naming Manchester United as the English club he likes to...

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Rafael Leão To Premier League? AC Milan Winger Picks Man United As Favorite Team

Explosive threat on left wing Leao has been named in Portugal's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable attacking options at manager Martinez's disposal throughout the c...

Impact Leao made 29 Serie A appearances this season for AC Milan, scoring nine goals, providing three assists and finishing as the club's top scorer in the league in a campaign that demonstrated his ability to be decisive when it matters most despite a stop-start season at club level. The winger brings blistering pace, technical flair and an increasingly reliable end product on Portugal's left flank, and his ability to cut inside or drive to the byline makes him one of the most versatile and dangerous attackers in the competition. Leao heads into the World Cup eager to prove on the biggest stage that he belongs among the elite attackers of his generation.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Cagliari Leao cleared a one-match suspension in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Leao will be eligible to play versus Cagliari next Sunday and compete with Christian Pulisic, Christopher Nkunku and Santiago Gimenez for two spots up front. He had gotten the nod in five games in a row prior to his ban. He has fired at least one shot in his last three appearances, amassing five (one on target) and adding two key passes and three crosses (zero accurate), with no goal contributions.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they'll play this weekend

The Serie A schedule is in chaos just days before the penultimate round of fixtures

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Will sit out Genoa game Leao recorded three shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) and received his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Leao took a decent number of shots, pushing his streak with at least one to three matches, but was rarely dangerous. He'll be unavailable for the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug are the next men up at the position.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Juventus Leao had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created and drew two fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Leao wasn't very lively but still led his club in key passes despite the low number. He has put up at least one in three consecutive matches, totaling four, assisting once and recording nine shots (zero on target) and two crosses (one accurate) during that stretch.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Are Man Utd one of them? Two Premier League clubs ask transfer questions of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao

Manchester United and Liverpool have reportedly initiated contact with AC Milan to explore a summer move for Portuguese superstar Rafael Lea...

APRIL 24 • goal

Are Man Utd one of them? Two Premier League clubs ask transfer questions of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao

Supplies assist in win Leao assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Verona.

Impact Leao's first half assist Sunday proved monumental as AC Milan would ease past Verona for a 1-0 road victory. The assist marked the attacker's third of the campaign and first since mid-January. Over his last five Serie A appearances (four starts), Leao has attempted 13 shots (one on goal).

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan steadies Champions League push with 1-0 win at Verona, Juventus beats Bologna

AC Milan has boosted its chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 win over Hellas Verona

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Leao benefited from Milan boos, insists Allegri Rafael Leao was booed off by AC Milan fans last time out, but Massimiliano Allegri believes that will help the winger against Hellas Verona.

APRIL 18 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Ranieri and Gasperini are fighting for control at struggling Roma

Two of Italy’s most respected coaches, Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini, were united a year ago in their efforts to make Roma a Serie A contender again

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Misfires in Udinese contest Leao had eight shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Leao resumed starting after dealing with a groin issue and paced his team in attempts, but had terrible aim. He hasn't contributed to a goal in four appearances. He has notched multiple shots in his last seven outings, racking up 25 attempts (seven on target) and posting seven chances created, 12 crosses (seven accurate) and one corner during that stretch.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Inserted late versus Napoli Leao (thigh) had one off-target shot and five crosses (two accurate) in eight minutes in Monday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Leao only saw very limited action after rehabbing a muscular problem for most of the break, but looked pretty good and sent in a host of crosses, considering his scarce playing time. He'll look to get completely healthy this week and would likely unseat Christopher Nkunku or Niclas Fullkrug against Udinese on Saturday if he manages. He has taken at least one shot in six straight outings, accumulating 17 attempts (seven on target), scoring twice and adding six chances created and 10 crosses (six accurate) over that span.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Napoli bout Leao (thigh) "has resumed practicing and is in pretty good shape," coach Massimiliano Allegri communicated.

Impact Leao spent part of the break in Portugal rehabbing a lingering groin injury and has been a full-go in training over the last couple of days and will be available Monday versus Napoli. His minutes might be monitored for a game or two, also considering that Milan are whole offensively for the first time in a long time. Christopher Nkunku, Niclas Fullkrug or Santiago Gimenez would get the nod if he didn't. Leao has fired multiple shots in his last five outings, totaling 16 attempts (seven on target), scoring twice and posting seven chances created and five crosses (four accurate) during that stretch.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious problems Leao underwent the tests on his injured thigh, which ruled out a strain or other severe issues, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Leao is dealing with some tightness and a pre-existing inflammation he has been playing through and will rest and rehab during the break, with a solid chance of being available for April 6's clash against Napoli.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino clash Leao won't be available Saturday due to a right adductor issue, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Leao has been managing a lingering injury in the area throughout the season. He's set for tests to assess whether it's just another flare-up or if he sustained a more serious problem. Niclas Fullkrug or Christopher Nunku will take his place against Torino.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trouble In Milan? Star Strikers Leao And Pulisic Reportedly Have Heated Confrontation

Tempers are boiling over at AC Milan following a chaotic trip to the capital, with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic at the centre of a brew...

MARCH 17 • FOX SPORTS

Trouble In Milan? Star Strikers Leao And Pulisic Reportedly Have Heated Confrontation

Strikes in Cremonese game Leao scored one goal to go with six shots (three on target), one key pass and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Leao paced his team in attempts and squandered a few juicy chances throughout the contest but eventually managed to punch one in, tucking it in the empty net on a late counter. He improved to nine goals in the season. He has logged multiple shots in the last three tilts, amassing 12 attempts (six on target), scoring twice and adding six key passes and five crosses (four accurate) over that span.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus boosts Champions League hopes with stoppage-time equalizer at Roma

Substitute Federico Gatti equalizes in stoppage time and Juventus comes back from two goals down to earn a 3-3 draw at Roma in Serie A

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Scores in Como meeting Leao scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Leao equalized the game in the second half by beating the offside trap on the long ball and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie. He hadn't hit the net in his previous five appearances. He's up to eight goals in the season. He has registered one assist, four shots (two on target) and three key passes in his last five showings, as he continues to be affected by a nagging groin problem.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan falls seven points behind leader Inter in title race after 1-1 home draw with Como

AC Milan has fallen seven points behind Inter Milan in the Italian title race after drawing 1-1 at home to Como

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Dishes assist against Como Leao drew one foul and assisted once to go with two interceptions and one chance created in Thursday's 3-1 win over Como.

Impact Leao had mostly a quiet display but found Adrien Rabiot with a little ball over the top to set the stage for his side's first goal. It's his second helper in the season. He didn't take a shot, ending a five-game streak during which he had fired 16 (eight on target). He has scored twice and notched chances created and one cross (one accurate) in the last four matches since returning from injury.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Rabiot helps AC Milan close Serie A gap with 3-1 comeback win over Como

AC Milan has narrowed the gap at the top of Serie A by rallying to defeat Como 3-1

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Scores on season-high seven shots Leao scored one goal to go with seven shots (four on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Leao continued his strong run of form with another goal, scoring from a season-high seven shots to make it back-to-back goals. He has started the last 10 matches when available and failed to record an attacking contribution only three times, twice leaving before the second half due to discomfort or injury and once against league leaders Inter. During that span, he has totaled seven goals from 30 shots and one assist from seven chances created.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan saved by Genoa's missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw

AC Milan has missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it drew 1-1 with Genoa

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

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