Milan Transfer Market: Who Is Savinho, the Potential Replacement for Rafael Leao?

Milan and Rafael Leao are about to part ways. After announcing his intention to leave, the Portuguese star has received an initial concrete offer from Fenerbahçe. According to reports in the Turkish media, a delegation from the Istanbul club is expected to arrive in Italy in the coming days to negotiate the purchase of the Rossoneri’s No. 10.

Fenerbahçe, which has already signed Mason Greenwood, is dreaming of a star-studded attack that would include Leao as well: there is talk of an offer of 40 million euros plus bonuses for him, while the player could receive a salary of 10 million euros gross, including a base salary and bonuses. Milan’s asking price, however, is 60 million, and negotiations are expected to be lengthy: Leao himself is biding his time while waiting for an offer from the Premier League.

As for his replacement, Milan is reportedly considering Savinho, a Brazilian forward for Manchester City. Should Leao leave, the Rossoneri could reinvest a significant portion of the proceeds to immediately sign the Brazilian international: The Sun reports that an offer is in the works for a loan with an obligation to buy set at around 50 million euros.

Born in 2004 and a product of Atlético Mineiro’s youth system, Savinho has played for PSV and Girona during his career. He has been with Manchester City since 2024, where he has played a total of 75 matches and scored 7 goals. Capable of playing both as a left winger and a right winger, he is very fast and possesses good dribbling skills.

Coach Ruben Amorim spoke about Rafael Leao’s transfer during a press conference in Perth: “I know there are many rumors about some of our players, but they remain ours until something changes. Furthermore, the goal is to prepare the team for the first match, and that’s what we’re focusing on. Everyone will train and fight for a spot on that team—that’s for sure. There’s nothing new, nothing different.”