6.5/10
One to watch

Rafael Leão

AC MilanAston Villa

Latest development

fee agreed reported. · 1d ago

First reported

26 Aug

The Transfer Desk's View

Aston Villa are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. Sources indicate a deal is close, suggesting he is nearing an exit from Italy. However, player agreement and official confirmation are still pending.

Evidence 6.5/10 · Football fit 6.0/10

Evidence breakdown
Source strengthModerate
Transfer stageTalks held
Main blockerAwaiting medical / announcement

Why this rating?

1 report tracked, including 1 high‑trust outlet.

There's no strong reason to doubt the story, so the rating isn't capped much.

Latest: fee agreed reported.

Coverage

1 report

1 high-trust source

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Story trust record

Last evidence check 1d ago · 4 material stages · 1 correction or setback update

Ratings are revised when stronger evidence, a denial or a competing outcome arrives. Every material change remains visible below with its original source.

Deal timeline

Material developments only. Repeated reports are grouped as corroboration.

  1. Club agreement reached

    Aston Villa are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao.

    1 high-trust
  2. Weak link

    Aston Villa are reportedly targeting Rafael Leao, who is nearing an exit from AC Milan.

    1 high-trust
  3. Weak link

    Aston Villa target Rafael Leao is reportedly nearing an agreement to leave AC Milan.

    1 high-trust
  4. Contact made

    Aston Villa have approached AC Milan about signing winger Rafael Leao.

    1 high-trust