Overview
- Barcelona club sources say they are not pursuing the Palmeiras winger and believe their name is being used to inflate his price, according to Mundo Deportivo reporting relayed by Yahoo Sports.
- Manchester United, which were reported Tuesday to be preparing a €40 million fixed offer after talks with Palmeiras, have joined Manchester City in pushing for a future deal.
- Palmeiras have already rejected Newcastle’s €25 million plus €15 million in add-ons proposal and are holding out for more money, with reports also noting a €100 million release clause in his contract.
- FIFA regulations block an overseas registration before December 2027 when he turns 18, so any agreement now would lock in a later move rather than bring immediate minutes.
- The 16-year-old has not played for Palmeiras’ first team, and experts caution that moving before senior exposure can hinder growth despite his Brazil U17 goals and strong U20 returns.