The most notable are “Real” and “Barcelona”. Palmeiras surprises European leaders with its decision regarding its gem.

Brazilian side Palmeiras have surprised Europe’s top players with their decision to sign youngster Eduardo Conceição, who is wanted by the Mercato this summer.

Brazilian and English media continue to link Barcelona with promising new Brazilian international, 16-year-old left winger Eduardo Conceição, who plays for Palmeiras.

Links: Manchester Evening and Globo Esport newspapershave named the Catalan side as one of the contenders to sign the 16-year-old striker, who has been linked with other clubs such as Manchester United, Manchester City, PSG and even Real Madrid for months.

According to these latest reports, Palmeiras, who own Conceição’s rights, are planning to keep hold of the young talent for a while, especially given that he is under contract until 2029.

Globo Esporte newspaper reported that talks have taken place with Manchester United, in addition to Manchester City and Barcelona. Reports put the agreed price at around €25 million, plus €15 million in add-ons.

However, Palmeiras appear to have hardened their stance, wanting their promising youngster to develop into the first team ahead of agreeing a transfer deal which, according to reports, will be worth no less than €50 million in the upcoming transfer windows.

Eduardo Conceição is considered one of the most promising players in Brazilian footballand Palmeiras takes into account the profitable transactions with Endric and Estevao; Endrik moved to Real Madrid in December 2022 for 72 million (35 million fixed, 25 million bonuses and 12 million taxes), and Estevao was sold to Chelsea for 45 million + 20 million in the summer of 202.

Globo Esport reported that Palmeiras had already rejected offers from England of between €20m and €25m, with Jurgen Klopp, then Red Bull’s director of global football, initially around €7m and a second offer of €10m.

In January, Mundo Deportivo reported that Eduardo Conceição’s name was linked with Barcelona’s interest.

He explained that the Catalan club had been monitoring the young winger and while they admired him, their plans were to invest heavily in the veteran striker.