TRANSFER ALERT: Arsenal Plot Move for Rafael Leão — Declan Rice to Play Key Role! Arsenal are now actively tracking AC Milan superstar Rafael Leão, with sources revealing the Gunners hope to use Declan Rice’s growing influence to lure the Portuguese winger to the Emirates. Leão, one of Serie A’s most electrifying talents, is seen as a dream addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad, and the club is prepared to launch a major bid if Milan open the door.

Report: Arsenal not ruling out ambitious transfer move for “great” €100m forward

Arsenal are reportedly keeping an eye out on a number of major signings in attack for this summer, and they’re not ruling out one very ambitious move.

The Gunners supposedly have one eye on AC Milan star Rafael Leao, even though he could cost as much as €100m, according to a report from Fichajes.

Leao has shone during his time in Serie A, and is even one of the players Ronaldinho says he enjoys watching the most.

Arsenal don’t tend to splash the cash on signings too often, but we have seen them do it from time to time, with Declan Rice being a recent example.

The north London giants arguably need to make a similar kind of statement in the transfer market this year with a marquee signing in attack.

Rafael Leao transfer could be worth the big investment from Arsenal

Rafael Leao in action for AC Milan against Lecce (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Arsenal will likely continue to be linked with a few different names between now and the summer, but Leao could be the most exciting signing they could make ahead of next season.

The Portugal international is a real gem with his pace, skill and eye for goal, and he’d surely be a big step up from the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard on that left-hand side.

There are other big names likely to be on the market this summer, with Gooners likely to be keen on the likes of Nico Williams or Ademola Lookman.