Roma's pursuit of a striker collides with Milan's €60m price tag

Rafael Leao is being linked with AS Roma as AC Milan set a €60 million price tag for the Portuguese forward, with the club still working on its left flank. Milan would consider a loan with an obligation to buy, according to reports.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini wants a player capable of raising the level of the attack, and Roma continues to receive, evaluate and discard players based on cost, formula and technical compatibility. The club’s recruitment policy remains focused on finding the right fit.

In recent weeks, Rafael Leao has also been offered, writes Il Messaggero. The Portuguese striker’s name has entered Roma’s shortlist as the side searches for a left‑flank solution.

The Portuguese is on his way out of AC Milan, and the Rossoneri would be willing to loan him out with an obligation to buy set at €60 million. Milan’s willingness to structure the move as a loan reflects their desire to recoup value.

This figure is considered high by Roma, especially at a time when the club must carefully manage investments and UEFA restrictions. The high price tag adds a financial hurdle to the potential transfer.

The deal would also be complex in terms of salary, and to become a truly viable option Leao would have to give up at least €1 million net per season. Salary considerations further complicate the negotiation.

For now, he remains a highly attractive name, but the combination of cost, UEFA limits and salary demands makes the move very complicated. Roma’s next steps will depend on how the financial issues are resolved.