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This weekend, AC Milan are expected to receive another bid from Turkey for Rafael Leao, according to reports in Italy. A move for Leao has seemed almost guaranteed for large parts of this summer. However, there has been very little progress towards this so far. Indeed, the Portuguese wants to play in a ‘top’ league and so far, his ideal clubs have not come forward. Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial! So, he has shown little interest in the exit options actually on the table. Ruben Amorim is seemingly not against him staying too, with his attitude since returning to training being very open. In other words, what seemed almost definitive is now up in the air… Another Leao offer Speaking on SportMediaset’s Italia Uno show, Orazio Accomando stated that Leao remains a big interest for Gala and another move will be made in the next few days, as MilanNews relays. “The possibility of Rafael Leao staying at AC Milan remains open, but transfer rumours surrounding the Portuguese, who is being heavily pursued by Galatasaray, are continuing. “Fenerbahçe have withdrawn from the race for the former Lille player, while the Giallorossi are ready to submit a second offer to AC Milan by the end of this week, after their initial offer of €30 million plus €5 million in bonuses was rejected by the Rossoneri. “Galatasaray’s new offer will be a loan with an obligation to buy set at €40 million.” Considering that Gerry Cardinale wants an upfront fee, it is likely that this offer is also rejected. However, we’ll have to see if things have changed.