Arsenal Join Premier League Rivals in Race to Sign AC Milan Striker

• AC Milan striker Rafael Leão could be one of the most sought players once the summer transfer window opens
• The Portugal international has courted interest from a number of clubs after hitting top form with the Serie A giants
• Leão has scored 10 goals so far this season, with five of those coming after the turn of the new year in just seven appearances
• Arsenal are understood to be tracking him with a view of securing his services after missing out on Dusan Vlahovic in January

Arsenal has become the latest Premier League club keen to sign AC Milan striker, Rafael Leão, in the summer.

The 22-year-old has also already courted the interest of Everton and Wolves following his spectacular form in Italy with the Serie A giants.

Leão had a difficult start to life in the San Siro after his move to Milan in 2019 from Lille, but has since managed to hit top form.

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The Portuguese has already scored five goals in just seven appearances since the turn of the year to take his tally to 10 goals so far this season.

His impressive goalscoring form has since seen him attract interest from Premier League clubs who are keen to have him bolster their attack in the summer.

Arsenal join race for Leão

According to the Metro UK, citing Indian publication, La Repubblica, Arsenal are now considering a move for Leão.

The Gunners' interest in the 22-year-old comes after they missed out on Dusan Vlahovic in January, with the ex-Fiorentina strike moving to Juventus.

It remains to be seen if AC Milan would let the youngster depart, especially considering how highly his manager, Stefano Pioli, has spoken about him.

"He reminds me so much of (Thierry) Henry," the AC Milan boss was quoted saying.

"He has understood that he has to work in a certain way," he added.

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Thierry Henry rates Arsenal's top-four chances

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Thierry Henry believes Arsenal are in the driving seat in the race to secure a top-four finish at the end of the season.

The Gunners are among five teams eyeing the final Champions League spot, with Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea in line to seal the top three slots.

Mikel Arteta's charges are currently placed sixth on the log with 39 points, four off a Champions League spot.