Leão Transfer Saga: Milan Stand Firm as Bayern Plan Offer Including Kim or Coman

Three things are clear. First: Milan want to keep him. Igli Tare and Max Allegri believe Leão has too much talent not to make a difference in Serie A. They’d like to work with him for another season. Second: the €175 million release clause is excessive, no club is expected to pay it this summer. Third: Bayern Munich are the most serious contender and could disrupt Milan’s plans with a huge bid.

Bayern in the Picture

So, what would be an offer Milan can’t refuse? Leão currently earns around €7 million per season with bonuses, and Bayern could offer a bigger salary, typically above €8 million for major signings. Milan aren’t forced to sell either. With Reijnders heading to Manchester City, Maignan close to Chelsea, and Theo Hernandez potentially leaving, the financial need to sell Leão is minimal. Tare and Allegri prefer to keep him to reignite his motivation.

Timeframe and Transfer Variables

Bayern are interested and have already made initial contact. No formal bid has been submitted yet, and the Club World Cup doesn’t influence timing, Bayern could wait until late June or even July. Other clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Al Nassr have shown interest in recent months. A possible swap deal involving players is also on the table.

Names in the Mix: Kim, Coman, Zaragoza

Kim Min-jae, a Serie A champion with Napoli in 2023, is not considered untouchable by Bayern. Milan value him, though his €9M annual salary is above their current wage structure. Kingsley Coman, who played under Allegri at Juventus, could be another option. His contract expires in 2027, but like Kim, his salary would be a challenge for Milan. Bryan Zaragoza is also in the conversation, a less expensive option who could be part of a broader negotiation.

Midfield Alternatives: Palhinha and Goretzka

Other potential pieces in the deal include João Palhinha, a physical defensive midfielder who could strengthen Milan’s center under either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 setup. Another name is Leon Goretzka, a technically gifted and intelligent player that Allegri would appreciate, though his age and salary could be factors.

Milan’s Stance

In the end, Tare and Allegri are convinced: Leão can still grow with Milan, provided the club gives him the right push. The next few weeks will determine whether that belief can withstand Bayern’s pressure.