Rafael Leao not first pick for Arsenal, Bayern Munich or Chelsea | OneFootball

Rafael Leao saw his season end with a whimper, remaining on the Milan bench in the final game, while Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Chelsea do not consider him a first choice target.

The forward has struggled this term along with all his teammates, who won the Supercoppa Italiana and reached the Coppa Italia Final, but will finish Serie A in either seventh or eighth place.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Joao Felix of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with team mates Tijjani Reijnders, Francesco Camarda and Christian Pulisic during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 24, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

It means they miss out on any European competition for the first time in over a decade, but above all are set to completely reboot the squad where nobody is safe.

That includes Rafael Leao, who has a release clause worth €175m in his contract, but would be available for far less if the right offer came along.

Leao attracts interest, but not firm offers

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 22: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between AC Milan and Girona FC at Stadio San Siro on January 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

There have been multiple reports of approaches from the likes of Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Chelsea, as well as the usual Saudi Pro League sides.

However, Calciomercato.com points out that although there is interest from these clubs, Leao is in all cases a potential alternative and not at the top of their lists.

New Arsenal director Andrea Berta is reported to have spoken directly with Milan, but it was to get information rather than make any kind of genuine offer.

Bayern Munich looked at Leao after missing out on Florian Wirtz, but are also looking at Brighton and Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma.

Chelsea too do not consider Leao a top pick, having been linked many times in the past.