The website "Fichajes" reported that the English club Chelsea is strongly planning to sign Portuguese star Rafael Leão, a player for Italian club AC Milan, during the upcoming transfer window, after he returned to his excellent form this season with the Italian team.

The report clarified that Leão has managed this season to regain his best levels after a period of fluctuation, as he delivered strong performances that restored his known brilliance in Serie A, making him one of the most prominent attacking elements of AC Milan.

Leão's contract with Milan extends until 2028, which gives the Italian club a strong position in negotiations, but at the same time increases his market value, especially given the interest of several European clubs in signing him.

The same source mentioned that Chelsea is prepared to make an offer of up to 120 million euros to sign Leão, as the club seeks to strengthen its attack with a player who possesses high skill, speed, and the ability to finish in front of goal.

The report indicated that Chelsea's coach Enzo Maresca sees Rafael Leão as the ideal player for his new project at the club, which relies on a modern and fast playing style based on youth and ambition, and Maresca has given the club's management the green light to start serious negotiations with Milan to acquire the Portuguese player.

AC Milan is aware that Leão has become an important target in the transfer market, and that its financial situation may lead it to consider any tempting offers that come in the winter or next summer, and with the player's continued brilliance, it is expected that his name will remain at the top of the interests of major European clubs in the upcoming period.

According to the site, Rafael's transfer to Chelsea could be one of the most prominent deals of the upcoming market if the English club decides to proceed with its big offer.