Barcelona turn to new left-wing target after failed Nico Williams talks

After failing to reach an agreement with Nico Williams, Barcelona are back at square one in their pursuit of a new left winger.

Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford have been identified as the main alternatives, but a new name is now emerging — Rafael Leao.

The AC Milan star has been linked with Barcelona on several occasions in recent years, and now could be the right time to make a move. According to Spanish outlet Sport, Milan are open to selling Leao this summer for a fee of around £59m.

Leao’s price tag has reportedly dropped due to a dip in form over the past 12 to 18 months, providing Barcelona with an opportunity to strike. However, the Spanish champions could face stiff competition from Bayern Munich and Chelsea, who have also been linked with the Portugal international in recent months.