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Rafael Leao is open to joining Fenerbahce but there is still no agreement with AC Milan regarding the transfer fee. The last few days have been dominated by the potential sale of Leao, not just because of the magnitude of the transfer fee but also because it is believed to be the key to unlocking Milan’s mercato again in terms of signings. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! It was confirmed on Monday that a Fenerbahce delegate had landed in Italy to negotiate directly with his counterparts at Milan, though nothing emerged from it suggesting that a deal is imminent. Leao open to Fenerbahce According to Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, in the negotiations with Milan, they demanded €50m plus bonuses for Leao. The winger, on the other hand, requested a salary of €10m net plus bonuses to move to Turkey. Fenerbahçe want to close at €40m plus bonuses, either through a permanent deal now or through a loan with obligation to buy. The negotiations will continue between the clubs. Milan are planning to sign a top-tier winger with the revenue from Leão’s sale. For this reason, they place great importance on transfer fee income. Their first preference is to sell the Portuguese, and use the proceeds from his transfer fee. Sabuncuoğlu adds that the reports that Leão does not want to join Fenerbahçe or the Süper Lig are not true. Provided his economic demands and conditions are met, Leão sees coming to Turkey as a serious option.