AC Milan target sensational Brahim Diaz return as Rafael Leao nears shock exit to Turkey

According to Calciomercato.com, citing Corriere della Sera, Milan have pivoted to Diaz as a primary target after missing out on Konstantinos Karetsas, who joined Borussia Dortmund for €33m. The Rossoneri are weighing a return for the Moroccan while also considering Ethan Nwaneri and Matias Soule. A move back to San Siro is viewed as ideal given Diaz registered 18 goals and 15 assists in 124 games while helping Milan win the 2022 Scudetto.

The defining departure story of the summer window centres on the future of Leao. The Portugal forward has reportedly made clear that he feels his seven-year spell at San Siro has come to an end and is ready to seek a new challenge.

Despite his initial preference for a move to the Premier League or La Liga, the absence of concrete offers from either competition has led Leao to consider an exit to Turkey.

Galatasaray are leading the race to sign the attacker, offering guaranteed Champions League league phase football. Leao is receptive to the switch but is demanding a lucrative double-digit million salary, while Milan maintain a firm preference for a permanent sale.

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