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Several sensible European clubs are interested in Palmeiras striker Estevao Willian – known as “Messinho” – according to Mundo Deportivo.
The 16-year-old’s dream is to play for Barcelona, although a transfer to the Catalan club is looking increasingly unlikely as they are not currently making a move due to their financial situation. There will still be plenty of options to be considered, with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all willing to trigger his €60m release clause.
Although Messiinho will not finalise his signing until the summer of 2025, Palmeiras need the striker to decide on a long-term destination. In fact, they hope that the signing will be similar to Endrick’s at Real Madrid and that it will be completed before he is allowed to move to Europe.
Messiinho’s father travelled to Manchester, London, Paris and Barcelona in October to deal with sporting proposals from interested clubs and, like his son, the preferred option was to sign for Barça. Despite this, Barça’s indecision makes it difficult to sign the teenager.
Messiinho made his first-team debut for Palmeiras in a 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro earlier this month.
– Manchester United are looking at Olympique Lyonnais attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki as they prepare for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to join the club, according to FootballTransfers. In addition to the 20-year-old, the Red Devils want to sign a striker with RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy and Borussia Dortmund’s Donyell Malen being linked.
– Internazionale are in pole position to sign Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski, Calciomercato reports, as the 29-year-old’s current contract expires at the end of the season and sensational cases will likely be needed for a renewal. a four-year contract worth around €4. 5 million per season and talks have progressed.
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is interested in a possible move to Arsenal or Manchester City, according to Football Insider. The 25-year-old probably wouldn’t force a move and a move in January is considered almost unimaginable due to the fact Villa are asking for around £100m, but the Brazilian will remain on his two-year contract at the end of the season and his valuation will be reduced after this point if a new deal is not reached.
– Lewis Ferguson’s impressive performances this season have piqued the interest of Juventus, according to Calciomercato, which adds that there has been direct contact between the 24-year-old’s representatives and Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. There may only be a party of Lazio and the Premier League. Clubs.
In addition, Corriere dello Sport reported that Juventus are interested in 18-year-old Copenhagen winger Roony Bardghji, who is also wanted by Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Aston Villa may sign Kelechi Iheanacho from Leicester City for around £5-10 million, reports Football Insider. The 27-year-old’s contract with the Foxes is set to expire at the end of the season and talks about a renewal have not progressed. Until now.