The asking price for Leao has been dropped to around €40m plus add-ons, a significant reduction from the initial €50m plus €10m add-ons. This move comes after agent Mendes brought Diego Moreira to Milan from RC Strasbourg for at least €50m. Moreira was also a target for Roma, who play in similar positions, suggesting that Mendes may have seen this as part of a larger transfer market strategy.
Leao's potential move to Roma could be a significant twist in his transfer saga. The Portuguese winger had declared over the summer that Serie A was less suited to him than the Premier League or LaLiga. However, with none of those leagues showing interest in him, this move to Roma might be the best solution for all parties involved. Milan fans and Leao himself may be hesitant to switch to a different Italian club after seven years at San Siro.
Roma would be spending roughly the same amount to get Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyonnais, making this move a viable option for the Serie A side. The next step in this transfer saga will be to see if Roma are willing to meet the reduced asking price and if Leao is willing to join the club.