Rafael Leao dropped Gyokeres transfer hint for Milan after Portugal game

La Gazzetta dello Sport stories Rafael Leao swapped shirts with Viktor Gyokeres after Portugal-Sweden on Thursday, suggesting the Milan star is already on good phrases with one of many Rossoneri switch targets for subsequent summer time.

Leao scored a purpose in Portugal’s 5-2 win over Sweden on Thursday and in line with Gazzetta, Leao dropped a switch trace for Milan after the ultimate whistle. As reported on web page 16 of Monday’s printed version of the newspaper, Leao approached the Sweden striker to swap shirts with him on the finish of the sport.

Gyokeres praised the Rossoneri star throughout a post-match interview: “He’s a incredible participant and I love his work. He advised me I had performed nicely and I replied that he hadn’t been unhealthy in any respect.”

Leao’s shirt swap on Thursday was the most recent proof he respects Gyokeres. The 2 strikers already comply with one another on Instagram, and Milan director Zlatan Ibrahimovic, certainly one of Leao’s mentors on the Stadio Meazza, may play a key function in persuading his compatriot to hitch the Rossoneri in the summertime.

Gazzetta stories Gyokeres has a €100m launch clause in his contract with Sporting CP, however Milan hope the Portuguese aspect can begin negotiating from €50m.

Gyokeres, 25, has been in terrific kind for his membership this season, scoring 36 targets in 39 appearances throughout all competitions.