Chelsea in Talks to Sign Serie A's Most Valuable Player

• Chelsea have reportedly held talks with AC Milan over the signing of Rafael Leao
• The Blues are looking to add the Portuguese within their ranks to help them improve their attack-line
• The 23-year-old was in fine shape for the Rossoneri last season as he scored 11 goals and bagged eight assists
• His exploits inspired Milan to their first Scudetto in 11 years and earned him the Most Valuable Player award last season

Chelsea have reportedly opened talks to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leao this summer.

The Blues are desperate to add more firepower upfront after the exit of Timo Werner, who rejoined RB Leipzig after a frustrating spell at Stamford Bridge.

According to football365, the west Londoners have set their eyes on leading Leao to bolster their attack line.

The publication claims Leao has been on Chelsea’s radar for much of the summer and emerged as one of their transfer priority after they missed out on Leeds’ Raphinha.

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Chelsea revive negotiations to sign Rafael Leao

It is understood that Chelsea had initially slowed their interest in Leao over the 23-year-old's wage demands.

However, the Stamford Bridge landlords are said to have been encouraged to reactivate their interest in the star forward by Milan.

The Times report Chelsea and Milan have seen held talks to discuss the deal, including the possibility of one or two Blues' players moving to Milan in exchange for the 23-year-old.

Leao was in fine shape for the Rossoneri last term after he scored 11 goals and bagged eight assists help Milan win their first Scudetto in more than a decade.

His exploits in front of goal also saw him named Serie A's Most Valuable Player for the 2021/22 season.