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Marc Mayo

Chelsea target Rafael Leao praises Arsenal in transfer hint as he confirms January plans

Rafael Leao has committed his future to AC Milan - but left the door open to a future Premier League move amid interest from Chelsea.

Under contract until the end of next season, the Portuguese forward is in talks with Milan over an extension having helped the Rossoneri win the Scudetto.

But Leao, 23, has admitted that a transfer to English football is on his long-term agenda.

When asked by RDP Africa, via TMW, if he was interested about playing in the Premier League, he replied: “Yes, in the future.

“But now I'm 100 per cent focused on Milan. I'm at a top club and I'm under contract. I also like the city of Milan.”

Chelsea are set to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in the summer with January deals in the offing for Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana.

Despite their previous interest, it was not the Blues picked out by Leao as a team he likes watching.

He added: “I've seen a lot of games this year. I like Arsenal, I think they play very well.”

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