Report: Chelsea looking to exchange two players for 23-year-old forward who has been compared to Ronaldo

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Reports from Italy suggest that Chelsea are considering losing two players in a swap deal to sign AC Milan’s Rafael Leao.

According to Calcio Mercato, the Blues value the 23-year-old at over £80m, as they weigh up making a late move for the forward.

Leao certainly enjoyed a strong season last year, both on a personal level and in terms of team success.

Milan reclaimed the Serie A crown for the first time in over a decade, while the Portuguese star was named the league’s player of the season.

His time in the capital has seen him draw praise from around the game, with his former youth coach claiming they had signed a player who reminded him of former Milan striker Ronaldo.

Chelsea keen to swap for Leao

Now though, Calcio Mercato have claimed Chelsea’s interest in a deal is beginning to get serious, with there being just over a week of the transfer window to go.

The news comes as the Blues have been weighing up a number of options to play in the frontline.

They are reportedly keen to sign Anthony Gordon from Everton, with it being reported that they are willing to spend up to £60m on a deal for the 21-year-old.

The price tag seems extortionate for a player with the lack of Premier League experience that Gordon possesses, however when looking to make signings at this late stage of the window, it can only be expected for clubs to charge a premium.

It has also been claimed that they are approaching the final stages of securing a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the Barcelona forward reportedly already agreeing personal terms ahead of the deal.

Leao would likely be a better option than the pair of them to bring in this summer, however the price tag likely to be demanded could make it too difficult, especially if they’re still prepared to pay for Wesley Fofana.