According to Italian newspaper outlet TuttoMercatoWeb via Daily Mail, Chelsea and Manchester City are set to battle for AC Milan star Rafael Leao in January.

The Italian side reportedly value the 23 year old winger at around £105million and are ready to sell the Portuguese international in January if they receive an acceptable offer.

The 23-year-old Portuguese forward has been attracting interest from Europe’s elite club’s since his breakthrough campaign last season, scoring 11 goals as Stefano Pioli’s side won Serie A for the first time since 2011. 

Leao was named Serie A MVP for 2021-22 and has continued to shine once again this season, scoring six goals and adding a further nine assists in just 17 appearances so far across both the Serie A and Champions League.

Leao’s AC Milan contract expires in the summer of 2024 and the Italian side do not want to risk losing yet another star on a free transfer after losing Gianluigi Donnarumma, Hakan Calhanoglu and Franck Kessie in the last 18 months.