I like Man Utd 43m magician wanted by INEOS makes come-and-get-me plea

Manchester United are on alert as AC Milan star Rafael Leao confesses himself as a longtime keen follower of the club.This summer, the Red Devils will primarily focus on revamping their midfield. Nevertheless, Michael Carrick had admitted earlier in the season that the squad could do with a new right-footed left-winger.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYIn recent weeks, reports linking Man Utd with Leao have intensified, especially amidst the player’s personal and collective struggles at San Siro.Milan star Rafael Leao says he likes Man UtdThe Portuguese star has been Milan’s standout star over the past few years. When the club won their last Scudetto title in 2022, the ‘magical’ forward was named the Best Player in Serie A that season after playing a vital role in the triumph.However, the 26-year-old has endured his worst campaign since joining the Serie A giants in 2019. He was jeered off the pitch by his home supporters on several occasions. Therefore, many believe it is past time for the two parties to part ways.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustLeao, who is said to be on the shortlist of several Premier League clubs, has now expressed his appreciation for the Premier League, particularly for Man Utd and Arsenal.“Of course, I watch the Premier League a lot,” said the Portugal international in an interview with BBC via Alfredopedulla.com.“I like Manchester United, especially for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is my idol, but Arsenal is also a team I follow on TV.”Do Man United need Leao?When a player linked to a certain club comes out to express his appreciation for this particular club, there could always be more behind it than an innocent admission.In Leao’s case, he might be desperate to leave Milan following the chaotic situation he endured this season. A few months ago, the team was sitting comfortably in second place and even trying to reduce the gap with league leaders Inter Milan. However, a late-season collapse saw them finish the campaign in 5th place and miss out on a Champions League spot. Leao’s Stats at Milan Appearances Goals Assists 19/20 33 6 2 20/21 40 7 6 21/22 42 14 12 22/23 48 16 15 23/24 47 15 14 24/25 50 12 13 25/26 31 10 3 Total 291 80 65 Leao also struggled when leading the line in Milan’s 3-5-2 formation. With Max Allegri sacked, he might fare better under the new manager (who remains anonymous), but after seven years at San Siro, he could feel it is past time to challenge himself elsewhere.The words of the Sporting Club’s academy product might encourage Jason Wilcox and INEOS to pursue him, especially considering his affordable price tag (reported to be around €50 million or even less).However, Carrick may have changed his priorities in recent weeks, especially following the impressive displays from Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu on the left wing.The Brazilian might be more comfortable playing centrally, while the young Dane is originally a left-back. Nevertheless, both of them look destined to play as left wingers next season, thus reducing the need to recruit another player for this role.On the contrary, Man Utd certainly need a new left-back, especially with Dorgu playing further up the field. Luke Shaw started every single Premier League contest this campaign, but replicating this feat is implausible in next season’s tighter schedule with the Champions League returning to Old Trafford.So while Leao might be a tempting profile for the club’s directors, signing him won’t be a priority for United.