Transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto have released a video together with several updates regarding AC Milan.

Here is the AC Milan-related content from the video:

Romano: "Meanwhile, let's also look at Rafael Leao's final destination, Matteo, because this transfer puzzle we just mentioned has really stirred up the nerves of countless people, including AC Milan fans, Aston Villa fans—and of course, Galatasaray fans, who are in an incredibly excited, almost frenzied state, desperate to know whether Rafael Leao will actually end up in Turkey. So, regarding this Leao saga, what are the latest updates and developments you have?"

Moretto: "Yes, Fabri, it must be emphasized that at this specific moment, Aston Villa is indeed in a very clear leading position in this race. The main reason for Villa's lead is that the plan and operational structure for this deal are undergoing fundamental changes. To be honest, for Aston Villa, this would be an extremely complex and financially costly transfer, because Galatasaray's previous personal wage offer to Leao is clearly several tiers higher than Villa's. Galatasaray has even offered an annual after-tax salary of up to 12 million euros—including bonuses, with a specific structure of 10 million euros base salary plus 2 million euros in variable bonuses, while Aston Villa's previous salary negotiation ceiling was stuck around 7 to 8 million euros."

"However, in the past few hours, things have taken a significant turn. After multiple direct phone calls and video conferences between Aston Villa manager Emery and Leao himself, Leao has gradually come to understand and accept the reality. He understands that Aston Villa is truly constrained by financial regulations and cannot offer higher wages, and he fully recognizes the unbridgeable financial gap between the two clubs, but he has made it clear to Aston Villa's leadership and his personal management team: his absolute top priority is to play in the Premier League."

"Therefore, as of today, Aston Villa's advantageous position is not only because of the appeal of the Premier League, though the player's personal desire to join does play an important, even decisive, role in transfer deals, and his current trend has shifted significantly toward Aston Villa. Another important reason is that Aston Villa is now trying to find a breakthrough with the help of super-agent Jorge Mendes, in order to approach and meet AC Milan's requirements as closely as possible in terms of the deal structure."

"It must be noted that AC Milan's stance has always been very clear and firm: they will only accept a permanent transfer in the form of an outright purchase. Galatasaray not only met this condition previously but even offered a massive 45 million euros fixed transfer fee plus variable bonuses to satisfy AC Milan, while Aston Villa's previously proposed plan was a loan plus an optional or mandatory conditional purchase. However, Villa is now urgently adjusting its bid structure, attempting to shift to a permanent transfer model. So, people must pay special attention today: Aston Villa has truly taken the lead in this race."

Romano: "Additionally, I want to add and specifically emphasize what you just mentioned: the very intensive direct communication between Emery and Leao. Even today, they have spoken on the phone more than once. Emery, as usual when dealing with players who need to rebuild their confidence, has chosen to personally get involved in lobbying."

"In my previous video, when I first spoke about Villa's interest in Leao, I mentioned that Emery is absolutely a world-class expert in 'psychological recovery and performance activation'. He successfully rescued and revived Jadon Sancho in the past, worked with Marcus Rashford, and now he wants to achieve similar results with players like Alejandro Garnacho—that is, help young players who may be stuck or struggling within a tactical system or their personal career, help them clear the fog and return to world-class peak form."

"Therefore, according to reliable information I have now received, this is exactly one of the arguments that Emery emphasized in his conversations with Leao. Emery pointed out directly over the phone that his performances over the past two years do not reflect the truly immense talent of Rafael Leao, and Emery promised to do everything possible to help him rediscover himself. As I just mentioned with those examples, Emery is very confident, and now we will see what decision that player will ultimately make."

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