Transfer Talk: Barcelona in race for Palmeiras’ Estevao،
The winter transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but movements are underway and a lot of gossip is circulating. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
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TOP STORY: Major European clubs interested in Estevao
Several major European clubs are interested in the Palmeiras striker Estevao Willian — commonly known as “Messinho” — as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
The 16-year-old's dream is to play for Barcelona, although a move to the Catalan club looks increasingly unlikely as he is currently not making a move due to his financial situation. There will still be plenty of options to consider, with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all set to trigger his €60m release clause.
Although Messiinho is unable to finalize his move until the summer of 2025, Palmeiras wants the striker to decide on a future destination. This is because they hope that this decision will be similar to that of at Endrick at Real Madrid and have it completed before he is allowed to move to Europe.
Messiinho's father traveled to Manchester, London, Paris and Barcelona in October to listen to sporting proposals from interested clubs and, like his son, the preferred option was a transfer to Barça. Despite everything, the The Blaugrana indecision makes it increasingly difficult to recruit the teenager.
Messiinho made his competitive first-team debut for Palmeiras in their 1-1 draw against Cruzeiro earlier this month.
GOSSIP PAPER (by Danny Lewis)
– Manchester United is interested in the attacking midfielder from Olympique Lyonnais 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 recruit an attacker with RB Leipzig. Timo Wernerthat of Stuttgart Serhou Guirassy and that of Borussia Dortmund Donyell Malen being linked.
– Internazionale is in pole position to recruit the Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski, Calciomercato reports, with the 29-year-old's current contract expiring at the end of the season and sensational circumstances likely necessary for a renewal to take place. Inter are offering 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 won't force a move and a January transfer is seen as almost impossible due to Villa demanding around £100million, but the Brazilian will have two years left on his contract at the end of the season and its valuation. will decrease after this point if a new agreement is not reached.
– by Lewis Ferguson Impressive performances this season have attracted the interest of Juventus, according to Calciomercato, who add that there has been direct contact between the 24-year-old's representatives and Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. There could be competition from Lazio and Premier League clubs.
Furthermore, Corriere dello Sport reported that Juventus were looking for the 18-year-old Copenhagen winger. Roony Bardghjiwhich is also watched by Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal and Aston Villa.
– Aston Villa think they can sign Kelechi Iheanacho from Leicester City for around £5-10 million, Football Insider reports. The 27-year-old's contract with the Foxes is set to expire at the end of the season and talks over a renewal have not progressed so far.
