AC Milan star Rafael Leao is a transfer target for Chelsea following his impressive performances for the Italian side.

And with just 18 months left to run on his current deal with the Italian champions, the Blues are expected to step up their pursuit in 2023.

Leao’s dad Antonio spoke with Record in their homeland Portugal and was quizzed on the winger’s future.

Asked about his contract renewal at Milan, links with Chelsea and the legal dispute with Sporting, Leao Sr said: “The answer is: we are working on it.”

Then asked directly if he meant signing a new deal or on the transfer to Stamford Bridge, he added: “We are dealing with it, because Rafael Leao has a contract that ends in 2024.

“Until that date, we are dealing with all of that.

“Without Chelsea, without Barcelona, without Real Madrid, we are dealing with that.

“Rafael loves being in Italy. He has an affection for the Italians that the Portuguese don’t have for him.

“He won the trophy for best player in Serie A not because he’s handsome, but because he’s the best.”