Manchester United ready to sacrifice three players for Portugal star

Manchester United is considering a massive player swap deal with Italian side Milan, with Portuguese striker Rafael Leão as the primary target.

Details: According to Sport Bible, the Red Devils' scouts closely monitored Leão's performance in a recent match against Juventus, and the club's management has already reached out to the player's agents to discuss terms for a summer move. With Michael Carrick’s squad pushing hard for a Champions League spot, signing such a marquee forward is seen as a key step in bolstering their attacking options.

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As part of this deal, three Manchester United players—currently considered surplus to requirements—could be heading to Milan. The main candidates for a move to Italy are Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled to adapt to the Premier League after arriving from Bologna, and Manuel Ugarte, whose career in England following his transfer from PSG has also been challenging.

The third player likely to be involved is Marcus Rashford; his future remains uncertain at Barcelona, where he is currently on loan, making him a convenient asset to include in the Leão transfer operation.

It’s worth noting that this season, the Portuguese forward has played 28 matches for the Italian club, scoring 10 goals and providing 3 assists. Transfermarkt currently values the player at €65 million.

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