Galatasaray offers €45m for Leao as Villa eyes attacking options

Galatasaray has made an improved offer of €45 million plus bonuses for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao. The bid is close to Milan’s valuation of €50 million, with bonuses designed for easy achievement. Leao has already agreed on personal terms with Galatasaray for a four-year contract worth €12 million per season. Aston Villa remains interested in Leao and has the resources to compete after significant summer sales. Villa's head coach Unai Emery is considering additional attacking signings as the transfer window approaches its deadline.

• 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Galatasaray close to Milan’s €50m Leao valuation as Villa wait