Chelsea 'in touch' with AC Milan to sign Rafael Leao as Graham Potter plan clear

 Chelsea 'in touch' with AC Milan to sign Rafael Leao as Graham Potter plan clear

Chelsea 'in touch' with Portugal World Cup star to complete £131m transfer amid January plan

Graham Potter is looking to further implement his ideas at Chelsea with a number of marquee signings in the upcoming transfer windows Chelsea seem to be taking the necessary steps in order to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao. The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but a move failed to materialise.

According to Transfersdotcom journalist Carlo Garganese, the Blues are 'still in touch' with Leao over a potential switch to west London and they're said to be one of the frontrunners. But, as the Portugal international continues to impress at the World Cup in Qatar, Chelsea face growing competition in the race for his signature.

Leao, who sees his deal with the Italian giants expire in 2024, featured off the bench in his nation's tournament opener against Ghana, marking his display with a well-taken effort to give Fernando Santos' side a two-goal lead. His impressive display proved his quality to Graham Potter after failing to impress across two legs against the Blues in the Champions League earlier this season.