Chelsea are reportedly exploring a sensational summer transfer involving AC Milan’s star winger, Rafael Leão, with a potential swap deal that includes João Félix. Félix, who joined AC Milan on loan from Chelsea in February 2025, has struggled to make a significant impact, managing only one goal in eight appearances.
AC Milan are keen to retain Félix beyond his loan spell but face financial constraints in making the deal permanent. To facilitate this, Milan might consider offloading a high-value player like Leão. This scenario opens the door for Chelsea to acquire the talented winger, a long-term target for the club.
In addition to Leão, reports suggest that Milan could offer defender Fikayo Tomori, a former Chelsea academy graduate, as part of the exchange to secure Félix permanently.
Chelsea’s interest in Leão dates back to 2022 when they refrained from activating his €150 million release clause. The potential swap deal involving Félix could now provide a more feasible route to bring Leão to Stamford Bridge.
As the summer transfer window approaches, both clubs are expected to negotiate the specifics of this potential swap deal, which could significantly reshape their respective squads for the upcomingseason.
