Chelsea is leading the race to sign AC Milan striker Rafael Leao, Matchplug understands.
The Blues wanted to sign the Portuguese attacker in the last transfer window, but they couldn’t secure an agreement with the Italian club.
Milan held on to him because he is a key player for them and one of the reasons they won the Serie A title last season.
He continues to show brilliant form for them and Chelsea has continued to circle, an act that might eventually benefit them.
The Blues have been signing some of the best young players around to their squad and Leao is one man they believe should be on their team.
The report claims they might have to pay as much as £87m for his signature if they are serious about adding him to their squad.
He has a long contract at Milan and they only sell him for a high fee, which they hope will eventually discourage Chelsea.
