Milan eye Phil Foden with Leao sale key to funding ambitious move

Milan are evaluating a bold push for Phil Foden, with the Manchester City midfielder emerging as a priority target for next season, according to Tuttosport. The club believes that a potential sale of Rafael Leao could generate the financial power needed to pursue the England international, who is no longer considered untouchable under Enzo Maresca. City may listen to offers in the €50–60 million range, a figure Milan hope to match through Leao’s departure.

Gerry Cardinale’s strategy centres on reinvesting a major outgoing fee directly into a transformative signing, and Foden is viewed as a player capable of elevating Milan’s attacking structure immediately. The Rossoneri are prepared to offer close to €7 million per season, aligning with his current salary. While formal talks have not begun, relations between the clubs remain strong after recent dealings. Milan also track Nicolo Zaniolo, though he is considered a secondary option for the attacking midfield role.