According to Italian and Turkish media, Galatasaray have never been closer to signing the Portuguese winger, with the only remaining obstacle being Leão's decision to join the Turkish club. Leão had expressed his desire to leave AC Milan at the end of the previous season, with the Premier League being his preferred destination. However, Galatasaray now offer him an alternative route, as Voetbal International reports.
Galatasaray and AC Milan have reportedly reached an agreement on the transfer fee, with the Turkish club willing to offer Leão a lucrative contract worth 12 million euros net per year, as La Gazzetta dello Sport claims. If Galatasaray succeed in signing Leão, it could potentially scupper Ajax's plans to re-sign Noa Lang, who has been linked with a return to Turkey. Ajax have expressed their desire to have Lang back at the Johan Cruijff Arena.