Tottenham discusses Rafael Leao with Milan as summer transfer plans unfold
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi is exploring options to strengthen Tottenham Hotspur's attack with left-sided forward Rafael Leao from AC Milan. Informal discussions have taken place as part of a broader strategy to avoid a repeat of last season's struggles. Leao is among a shortlist of three candidates for the position, with Tottenham reportedly willing to invest substantially in the transfer market this summer, potentially nearing €400 million in spending. Sandro Tonali's impending record transfer to the club is set at €116 million, highlighting their commitment to improving the squad. Further developments are expected as Tottenham finalizes its transfer strategy.
- •Tottenham holds informal talks with AC Milan about Rafael Leao.
- •De Zerbi aims to add a left-sided forward to his squad.
- •Club-record signing Sandro Tonali is expected to join for €116 million.
- •Tottenham's summer spending could approach €400 million.
- •Leao is one of three shortlisted candidates for the left wing position.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Tottenham Hotspur Have Been Offered A Chance To Land This AC Milan Winger: Good Fit For De Zerbi?
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi puts Leao on Tottenham’s shortlist after informal talks with Milan
"In a recent report, La Gazzetta dello Sport mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a chance to land AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. It has been claimed that Spurs have been given an opportuni...
"Reports in the UK claim that Roberto De Zerbi is hoping to add another left-sided forward to his ranks at Tottenham Hotspur, and that the club have held informal discussions with Milan for Rafael Leao...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 7:35 PMTottenham Hotspur Have Been Offered A Chance To Land This AC Milan Winger: Good Fit For De Zerbi?
In a recent report, La Gazzetta dello Sport mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a chance to land AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. It has been claimed that Spurs have been given an opportuni...
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 11:15 AMDe Zerbi puts Leao on Tottenham’s shortlist after informal talks with Milan
Reports in the UK claim that Roberto De Zerbi is hoping to add another left-sided forward to his ranks at Tottenham Hotspur, and that the club have held informal discussions with Milan for Rafael Leao...
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