Lille striker Rafael Leao and Flamengo defender Leo Duarte are expected in Italy for a Milan medical tomorrow, deals worth a total €41m.

According to Sky Sport Italia and MilanNews, the Portuguese forward and Brazilian defender will fly out on Tuesday and likely undergo the medical tests on Wednesday morning.

Leao scored eight goals in Ligue 1 with Lille last season.

The asking price had been €50m, but agent Jorge Mendes helped smooth over the differences to agree a €30m deal.

Lille striker Rafael Leao and Flamengo defender Leo Duarte are expected in Italy for a Milan medical tomorrow, deals worth a total €41m.

According to Sky Sport Italia and MilanNews, the Portuguese forward and Brazilian defender will fly out on Tuesday and likely undergo the medical tests on Wednesday morning.

Leao scored eight goals in Ligue 1 with Lille last season.

The asking price had been €50m, but agent Jorge Mendes helped smooth over the differences to agree a €30m deal.

This is along with defender Tiago Djalo, who is valued at €5m, and a percentage of a future transfer fee for Leao.

He effectively replaces Patrick Cutrone, who is on his way to Wolverhampton Wanderers for €18m plus €4-5m in bonuses.

As for Duarte, the 23-year-old centre-back should arrive for €10m with €1m in add-ons.

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