AC Milan set to deliver double transfer blow to Arsenal in their attempts to land Renato Sanches and Rafael Leao
ARSENAL may lose out on potential signings Renato Sanches and Rafael Leao, according to reports.
AC Milan are said to have won the transfer of Sanches, 24, while Leao, 22, is due to sign a new contract at the club.
The Gunners were heavily linked with Sanches in the January transfer window.
The Portuguese international has rebuilt his career after a loan spell at Swansea.
He is currently starring for French club Lille, where he moved in 2019.
The 24-year-old midfielder still has 18 months left on his contract but does not want to sign an extension.
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He said: "For Renato Sanches new contact is expected in these days.
"After the attempt in January they try to materialize before the summer."
In the meantime, Arsenal and 'half of the Premier League' want 22-year-old Rafael Leao from Milan.
The North London team were thought to be favourites for his signature.
The Portugal forward has 10 goals and six assists in 27 games this season.
He is dubbed 'the Portuguese Mbappe' and is represented by super agent Jorge Mendes.
And Vitiello reports that the deal is nearly done on a new contract in Milan.
He said: "The dialogue for the renewal of Leao up to 2026 is also proceeding with confidence with Mendes."
In other potential summer transfers, Arsenal are said to be tracking the Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez for a proposal.
The Argentina international’s contract isn’t up until 2026 but Inter could cash in at the end of the season.
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