Rafael Leao
Gabriel Martinelli
Shot-creating actions
4.70
3.96
Shots
2.39
2.59
Key passes
2.12
1.89
Shots on target
0.68
0.85
Assists
0.30
0.19
Goals
0.27
0.28
Statistics correct as of 09/05/2024
Manchester City are also long-term admirers of the 24-year-old, with Italian journalist Rudy Galetti telling GIVEMESPORT in February 2023 that boss Pep Guardiola was mulling over whether to make a move last summer, but it is unclear whether a switch to the Etihad Stadium is on the cards ahead of next season.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rafael Leao has registered a season-high tally of four shots in five Serie A outings, including during AC Milan's 3-3 draw with Genoa earlier this month
Dean Jones - Arteta Does Not Want to Fork Out Nine-Figure Sum for Leao
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta smiling on the touchline
Jones believes that Arsenal are unlikely to come out on top in the battle to acquire Leao as they will not entertain meeting his release clause and do not want to spend as much as £100million when they already have the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka in the wide areas.
The respected journalist has doubts over whether the former Lille talisman will walk away from the San Siro despite Arteta being a huge admirer, and the Gunners could turn their attentions towards attempting to land Williams after a productive season with boyhood club Athletic Bilbao.
"There are a few rumours going around on social media about Rafael Leao being an Arsenal target. While it does make sense in some way, I just cannot see this coming through.
"I can believe his style of play is something Arsenal would love to add to the mix. His characteristics fit with the fact they want to find a new wide option and he is direct and exciting, but he has a high release clause.
"Even though that won’t be met by anyone, you are still looking at a £100million player. I don’t sense that Arsenal will go that high, and I’m not sure I really see the player on the move yet.
North Londoners Intensify Attempts to Land Sesko
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko celebrating
Arsenal have upped the ante in their pursuit of RB Leipzig marksman Benjamin Sesko ahead of the summer window, according to FootballTransfers, after they have been put off making a move for Newcastle United frontman Alexander Isak due to his current employers' lofty demands.
The report suggests that the former Red Bull Salzburg man, who has found the back of the net in each of his last five Bundesliga outings to take his tally up to 16 goals for the season, has been pinpointed as an attractive alternative as pouncing for his services would allow the Gunners to allocate more funds for bolstering other positions.
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