Portugal winger Leao netted his third goal in as many league matches in the eighth minute at a sodden San Siro to move Milan up to second on 12 points from five games

Milan have also reportedly inserted a release clause of 175 million euros which can only be exercised during a summer transfer window.

Rafael Leao misses out on the first leg of AC Milan's Champions League semi-final with Inter Milan after not recovering from a thigh injury in time for Wednesday's match.

On a high from helping to set up a Milan derby Champions League semi-final with an incredible assist for tie-winner Olivier Giroud on Tuesday night, Leao headed his team in front in the 40th minute at the San Siro before slinking his way past two Lecce defenders and rolling home the second with 18 minutes remaining