The developments around Rafael Leão are happening quickly. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Aston Villa has now joined the transfer fight for the 27-year-old Portuguese forward. Leão was previously close to joining Galatasaray from AC Milan, but it seems that Aston Villa is now a serious contender for his signature.
There is an agreement between Galatasaray and AC Milan, but the choice now lies with Leão. Transfer journalists Fabrizio Romano and Nicolò Schira suggest that the player will decide which club to join. The transfer fee is reportedly between 45 and 50 million euros, with the main difference being the contract offer made by each club.
If Leão chooses to join Aston Villa, it could have consequences for the potential transfer of Noa Lang to Ajax. Lang was also on the radar of Galatasaray, but they decided to focus on signing Leão. If the transfer of Leão to Aston Villa falls through, Galatasaray may re-enter the market for Lang, potentially leading to negotiations with Napoli.