AC Milan, or rather, Leonardo is fishing in Brazil. With the help of Kaka the technical director is scouting some of the most promising names in South America.
Lucas Paqueta | Flamengo
The top priority of technical director Leonardo in Brazil remains Lucas Paqueta. In recent weeks the Rossoneri have intensified contracts with the 21 year old attacking midfielder are hope to reach an agreement in the coming months.
The Flamengo star has a rather high rating at 50 million euros and a long line of suitors. However the Brazilian duo of AC Milan are convinced that a deal is well within reach. The Red and Blacks will try to play the Kaka card to make AC Milan even more appealing in the eyes of young talented Brazilian.
Kaka is an idol of Paqueta and he will be an added value in the eventual negotiation but the former Ballon d’Or winner will also have the license to report other potential champions that, to date, have not yet finished in the radar of big European clubs.
AC Milan, or rather, Leonardo is fishing in Brazil. With the help of Kaka the technical director is scouting some of the most promising names in South America.
Lincoln | Flamengo
Another Flamengo star on the list of Leonardo is that of Lincoln. The 17 year old winger that can also play as second striker is one of the most promising youngsters in Brazil and despite his age he has already made 21 appearances with Flamengo scoring 2 goals.
The highly-rated teenager could be the next Samba superstar. He shined at the Under-17 World Cup where scored 3 goals and guided Brazil to a third place finish. He is often compared to retired Inter striker Adriano for his playing style. A number 9 who can also drift from his position to link with those around him,
Former AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli tried to land Lincoln Correa dos Santos last year but without success. Perhaps Leonardo and Kaka will have better luck this time.
AC Milan, or rather, Leonardo is fishing in Brazil. With the help of Kaka the technical director is scouting some of the most promising names in South America.
Rodrigo Caio | Sao Paulo
The 25 year old centre back Rodrigo Caio is one of the two defenders on Leonardo’s list. The Sao Paulo star has made more than 260 appearances for his club since his debut in 2011. For a long time he has been linked with a move to Europe but it’s seems that finally this year is going to be his last in Brazil.
The 2016 Olympic golden medalist is notorious for destroying Neymar in a Santos vs Sao Paulo game of 2013. Rodrigo Caio makes timely interventions rather than steaming into challenges and is good with the ball at his feet. A kind of Bonucci replacement for Milan that can also play as defensive midfielder.
The Brazilian can also be a mean man-marker when circumstances demand, tenacious and dedicated to his task. With Zapata’s contract about to expire in next months the Rossoneri could use an experienced player like the 25 year old in their squad. Caio has an affordable release clause of around 15 million euros.
AC Milan, or rather, Leonardo is fishing in Brazil. With the help of Kaka the technical director is scouting some of the most promising names in South America.
Iago Maidana | Atletico Mineiro
The second defender that Leonardo and Kaka are monitoring is Iago Maidana who plays for Atletico Mineiro on loan from Sao Paulo. The 22 year old Maidana is also a centre back and a target of Roma and Sassuolo.
Only last year the Brazilian defender started to taste first team football while on loan at Parana Clube but it was not enough to earn him a steady spot at Sao Paulo so he was loaned again.
Curiosity surrounds the 22 year old who is considered a promising player in his homeland but has yet to make his breakthrough. Perhaps technical director Leonardo has seen something special in him.
AC Milan, or rather, Leonardo is fishing in Brazil. With the help of Kaka the technical director is scouting some of the most promising names in South America.
Pedro Guilherme | Fluminense
Patrick Cutrone’s injury in yesterday’s friendly game between Italy U21 and Albania U21 (read here) highlights the need to sign a new striker. If throughout the season the Italian or Gonzalo Higuain have physical problem Gattuso would be left with only one striker available to him, in a best case scenario, that’s why reinforcements in attack are required.
Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, better known as Pedro, has caught the attention of a host of European clubs after scoring 19 goals in 37 appearances in 2018 doe the Brazilian side.
The 21 year old centre forward will be available in January for an affordable fee of 20-25 million euros. Fluminense are in big financial problems and need sell quickly and Pedro is their most prized asset. Real Madrid, Sevilla and Roma are also interested in Pedro but the Champions League winners are considered as the favorites for his signature.
