​Arsenal keeping tabs on AC Milan striker Rafael Leao
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According to reports, AC Milan has already lowered their asking price for Rafael Leao, and Arsenal is getting ready to step up their pursuit of the talented Portuguese winger. The Gunners’ previous run of clean sheets against Sunderland ultimately came to an end, but they couldn’t have wished for a better start to the Premier League season.

Daniel Ballard of Sunderland helped David Raya to retrieve the ball from the back of his own net after more than thirteen hours. Like London buses, the Black Cats scored a last-minute equaliser through Brian Brobbey. Despite making a mistake for the first time since their tie with Manchester City at the end of September, Arsenal’s recent performance has been outstanding.

“The last feeling is disappointment and frustration because we wanted the three points,” Mikel Arteta said to reporters after the draw at full time. We were aware that the game we were playing was extremely difficult. It caused a lot of disruption; we had to handle challenging circumstances.

Arsenal accelerate Leao move after learning latest discount

According to the most recent transfer reports, Leao may soon get the opportunity to experience the kind of time that Arsenal’s players are meant for. Caught Offside reports that after AC Milan lowered their asking price from the winger’s €150 million release clause to about €85 million (£75 million), Arsenal is now prepared to act more quickly to capture Leao.

According to reports, Milan’s management has modified its price tag in anticipation of the chance that talks between Leao and them over a new deal may still stall. The Portugal international’s current contract expires in 2028, but Milan’s revised position implies that he might not complete the last three years of that agreement.

Arsenal’s interest in Leao starts to make sense when contrasted with Bukayo Saka. On the other side of the England international, the Milan star has already contributed to five league goals in just 453 minutes this season, which equates to about five games. Thierry Henry, a veteran of Arsenal, called Leao crazy in 2023. He is a talent who is poised to dominate the Premier League and The Emirates.