Liverpool have joined Bayern Munich as the latest club to register an interest in AC Milan star Rafael Leao.

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• Liverpool enquires about Leao
• Bayern met with his representatives
• Milan do not want to sell winger

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Liverpool have joined Bayern along with Saudi Arabian clubs in pursuit of the winger. Milan, however, have slapped a hefty price tag of €130 million (£109m/ $148m) on the forward as they do not want to sell him.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Due to the club's lack of European football next season, Milan could see some big names leave this summer. One such player is Leao, who has 12 goals and 13 assists in all competitions this season and has been courted by various top clubs in Europe and Saudi. Bayern are said to have met with Leao’s entourage as they look for a new option to strengthen Vincent Kompany's attack after missing out on Florian Wirtz. Now Liverpool who want to add to their attack for next season amid reports Luis Diaz could leave, have now registered their interest after making an enquiry with the players’ agents.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The 25-year-old has been at San Siro for six years, having joined from Lille in August 2019. He still has three years left on his contract but could depart this summer with 260 appearances for the club under his belt.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LEAO AND LIVERPOOL?

  Leao and his entourage will study all proposals on the table before making a decision. Milan do not want to sell the Portugal international as new coach Massimiliano Allegri feels he could be the centre of his project at Milan.

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