Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

‘Tottenham have looked’ at the possibility of signing ‘phenomenal player’ Paratici ‘really likes’

Originally posted on the Boy Hotspur | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 2:15 AM ET

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on the AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in the coming weeks.

The Portuguese international is reportedly a player Fabio Paratici likes, and he is still very much involved with Tottenham. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Tottenham now looked at the possibility of signing the 26-year-old attacker.

Fabio Paratici keen on Leao

Jacobs said on Last Word on Spurs: “I think Rafael [Leao] was a target that Paratici, in particular, who we know is still involved, really likes, so that one could develop if a scenario arises where the price drops and the player shows a willingness to finally leave Milan.

“And then now you’ve got a rare season for Milan where they need money, where they haven’t got Champions League football. “So would they reluctantly sanction a Leao deal? And Tottenham have looked there, but it will all depend on the player, because he’s kind of in love with Milan, and he’s never, sort of shown a huge willingness to leave.”

However, the player will have to take matters into his hands for any move to go through. Jacobs claims that the Portuguese International loves playing for Milan, and he has shown no desire to leave them.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. There is no doubt that he is a quality player with huge potential. He has been described as a “phenomenal player” by Manchester United Star Bruno Fernandes in the past.

Rafael Leao could transform Spurs

Leao is capable of operating across the front three, and he will add pace and goals to the side. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be an exciting one for him at this stage of his career. He has shown his ability in France and Italy. He could look to take up a new challenge, and Tottenham could provide him with a platform to compete in the UEFA Champions League and fight for trophies.

He is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared to pay for him. They need more cutting edge in the final third, and the 26-year-old will certainly help them improve going forward.

Leao scored 12 goals last season and picked up 13 assists. His numbers could improve when he is playing in a more attacking setup at Spurs. On paper, he could be the ideal upgrade on Richarlison, who has been linked with an exit.

This article first appeared on the Boy Hotspur and was syndicated with permission.

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