Fenerbahçe send a delegation to Milan to hold direct talks with Milan officials and to discuss the potential availability of forward Rafael Leão, according to multiple reports. One outlet says Fenerbahçe’s directors leave Milan after meeting, having reviewed the conditions under which a deal could be made. The talks are reported to involve both the club’s sporting management and Leão’s situation.
Other coverage indicates that Fenerbahçe’s approach is part of a wider market interest. Alongside Fenerbahçe, additional clubs are reported to be monitoring Leão, including Galatasaray and Benfica. While the sources agree on the fact that discussions between Fenerbahçe and Milan (and Leão) take place in Italy, they do not provide consistent details on the terms being discussed or whether an agreement is reached. The reports focus on the meetings themselves, the fact that Fenerbahçe’s representatives travel to Milan for person-to-person talks, and the presence of competing interest from other European teams.