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Barcelona staff warn Joan Laporta against €90m pursuit of AC Milan's Rafael Leao over work rate and deep block concerns

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<p>According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/leao-gusta-genera-consenso-barcelona-113248631" target="_blank"><em>Sport</em></a>, Laporta is keen on signing Milan winger Leao this summer. However, a club scouting report deemed the Portugal international does not have much of a 'defensive work-rate' and there are doubts about his ability when facing 'packed defences' - something Barcelona often have to deal with.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report adds that Leao is likely to cost at least €90 million (£76m/$92m). At a time when Laporta's Barca have been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-see-attempt-to-register-dani-olmo-officially-rejected-by-la-liga-and-rfef-in-monumental-blow-that-could-leave-eur60m-star-sidelined-for-rest-of-season/blt27336310e499c28f" target="_blank">desperately trying to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor</a> for the second half of the season amid their ongoing financial issues, splashing that sort of cash on Leao may be regarded as reckless.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The 25-year-old Leao, whose contract at Milan runs until 2028 after signing a five-year deal in 2023, has scored 64 goals and bagged 56 assists in 233 appearances for the Italian giants.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Barca, who may yet be able to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/breaking-news-template/blt7927d1a0f419a0dd#csbf84341c80d637c6" target="_blank">register Olmo and Victor after all</a>, are currently focusing on trying to win the Supercopa de Espana when they take on bitter rivals Real Madrid on Sunday. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Barcelona staff warn Joan Laporta against €90m pursuit of AC Milan's Rafael Leao over work rate and deep block concerns | Goal.com

Barcelona&apos;s staff have reportedly warned club president Joan Laporta not to buy AC Milan winger Rafael Leao.

Barcelona staff warn Joan Laporta against €90m pursuit of AC Milan&apos;s Rafael Leao over work rate and deep block concerns