Galatasaray pressure Leao with help from Osimhen | OneFootball

Galatasaray are reportedly stepping up the pressure on Rafael Leao and Milan, claim reports in Italy, with help from ex-Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

The Portugal international had stated several times he wanted to leave this summer, feeling that his experience at San Siro has run its course.

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 13: Rafael Leao of Portugal reacts after the team’s defeat during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at Aviva Stadium on November 13, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

The club was also more than content with that idea, as his contract runs to June 2028, but they want a permanent sale for €50m plus €10m in add-ons, not a loan.

Leao would lean towards Galatasaray

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Rafael Leao of AC Milan looks on from the substitutes bench prior to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Fenerbahce and Besiktas had made approaches, but Galatasaray are emerging as the most determined side in the Turkish Super Lig.

MilanNews had noted today that they were increasing the pressure on Leao with a big salary proposal, as well as the opportunity to play in the Champions League alongside Victor Osimhen.

This evening, transfer pundits Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto also confirmed that Galatasaray are pushing hard to open talks with the player.

Leao would be more inclined towards Galatasaray than the other Turkish teams, largely because they are already in the Champions League.

On top of that, Osimhen is friends with Leao and the former Napoli striker can give advice on a new experience abroad.

The problem remains the same, Milan will not accept a loan and are only prepared to sell for a total fee of €60m.

Leao is also currently in Perth for pre-season training and seems less convinced he wants to leave now that Ruben Amorim has taken over.