Atletico Madrid will challenge Arsenal to sign Serie A star

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·8. Juni 2026

Atletico Madrid will challenge Arsenal to sign Serie A star

Rafael Leao is set to leave AC Milan this summer after publicly stating that he wants to change clubs and is eager to test himself in the Premier League. His comments have inevitably attracted attention from several leading European sides as the transfer window gathers momentum.

That declaration has arrived at an opportune moment for Arsenal, with the Gunners looking to refresh their attacking options, particularly on the left wing. Despite winning the Premier League title, Mikel Arteta remains focused on improving his squad and ensuring his team remains competitive on all fronts next season.

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Arsenal are expected to consider the futures of players such as Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli during this transfer window, and Leao’s availability could provide them with an opportunity to recruit an established attacking talent.

Competition for Leao Intensifies

The Portuguese international is seeking a new challenge, but Arsenal face significant competition for his signature and may need to move quickly if they want to bring him to the Emirates.

The Gunners view Leao as a player capable of elevating the quality of their attack through his pace, creativity, and ability to influence matches in the final third. However, according to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid are also interested in securing his services.

The Spanish club are reportedly working hard to retain Julian Alvarez, although they recognise that he could leave. Should that happen, Atletico would need to identify a suitable replacement capable of making a similar impact.

Arsenal’s Summer Priorities

Following Leao’s declaration that he wants to leave Milan, Atletico have intensified their pursuit and currently appear more prepared to formalise their interest than Arsenal.

The Gunners continue to shape their transfer strategy and, at this stage, do not seem to regard the signing of the AC Milan attacker as an immediate priority. Their recruitment team are assessing several options across multiple positions before deciding where to focus their efforts.

While Leao remains an appealing target, Arsenal may need to act decisively if they wish to prevent one of their European rivals from winning the race for his signature.

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