Liverpool are set to compete with Premier League rivals Chelsea for the services of Rafael Leao at the end of the season.
Rafael Leao has caught the attention of Liverpool and Chelsea with his performances this season, and he has 11 goals and 12 assists to his name across all competitions. A report from Fichajes claims that the two Premier League clubs will look to sign him in the summer. Meanwhile, the Portuguese attacker has a market value of €80 million.
Liverpool need to add more quality in the final third, and Leao could prove to be a quality acquisition. The Premier League side have been overly reliant on Mohamed Salah for goals this season. New signings Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo are still getting used to English football.
On the other hand, Diogo Jota has been on a barren run of form, and Luis Diaz was sidelined for the majority of the season with an injury. With Roberto Firmino set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, Jurgen Klopp should look to invest in another quality attacker and Leao would be a superb acquisition.
The 23-year-old has helped AC Milan win the league title, and he could prove to be a world-class acquisition. Leao can operate as a left-sided winger as well as a centre-forward. He could be the ideal addition to the Liverpool attack. He has the versatility to play in a number of roles and he is young enough to improve as a player.
Meanwhile, Chelsea need a quality striker. Although Leao is not a natural striker, he could prove to be a quality signing for the Blues. He will add pace, flair and goals in the final third. Chelsea have struggled to score goals this season, and they need to bring in someone who can put the ball in the back of the net consistently.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been an underwhelming signing, and youngster Armando Broja is sidelined with a serious injury. Chelsea will have to add more goals to their attack if they want to succeed next season.
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They have a number of creators in the squad. But they need someone who can convert those chances. Leao has a contract with AC Milan until 2024, and he could be available at the end of the season if he refuses to sign an extension with the Italian club. While he has a market value of €80 million, Milan might demand a higher price for the Portuguese attacker amid the links with Chelsea and Liverpool.
