Arsenal have AC Milan forward Rafael Leao on their summer transfer shortlist as they look to strengthen their attack, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.
The Gunners sporting director, Andrea Berta, is in talks with the Portuguese dribbling sensation having spoken on the phone with him a couple of days ago.
Leao is not a top priority for Arsenal with Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams their top target in their bid to add a winger to the team, but they are interested in recruiting him if moves for other wingers fall through and are monitoring his situation.
The 25-year-old could look to leave Milan in the summer, and a move to the Premier League could appeal to him.
Leao has 12 goals and 13 assists in 50 appearances this season after ending last season with 15 goals and 14 assists, and his impressive ability to beat opponents in one-v-one situations coupled with his electric pace could come in handy at Arsenal.
The Portugal international winger is also a great passer and the Gunners could do with his quality on the left side of their attack.
The North London club have also been linked with an interest in Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo, but the finances involved could deter them from going ahead with a deal.
Signing Williams is also expected to be expensive given his personal demands, but a move for Leao could be affordable and straightforward as it appears both club and player are open to parting ways this summer after six years.
Arsenal want to sign around five new players heading into next season, with a goalkeeper, a defender, a central midfielder, a winger and a new number 9 on their radar, and they cannot afford to recruit big-money signings in every of this position given their budget.
