Manchester United will face competition from Barcelona and Chelsea for the signature of 17-year-old Brazilian sensation Luis Guilherme.
According to a report by Fichajes, Manchester United are keen on having Luis Guilherme in their ranks. The 17-year-old sensation has been doing wonders for Palmeiras, and he is on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Spanish giants Barcelona are keeping a close eye on him, while Chelsea are preparing an offer to land the Brazilian sensation at Stamford Bridge.
Despite being just 17, Guilherme was promoted to the Palmeiras first team earlier this year. He has already featured in 23 games for the senior team. While his minutes have been limited, the teenager has managed to put in some impressive performances.
His performances along with his huge potential have attracted a lot of attention. Manchester United are one of the clubs keen on having him in their ranks. Erik ten Hag has not managed to get off to a great start in his second season in charge, and he is looking for options to bolster his squad.
The Dutch manager as well as Manchester United are keeping a close eye on the South American market. And, they have found a jewel in Guilherme that they want to sign at all costs. People at the club have made initial contacts with the Brazilian club, and they are exploring the situation needed to land him.
But, Manchester United are not alone in the race and will face competition from Chelsea and Barcelona. The Catalan giants are always on the lookout for young exceptional talents. And, their scouts have been keeping a close eye on the 17-year-old attacking midfielder for a while now.
Barcelona feel he has the potential to be great in the future. As a result, they want to incorporate him into their team. Meanwhile, Chelsea are preparing an offer for his services according to a report by R7.
The Blues are willing to offer €35 million for his services. But, Palmeiras are in no mood to let him leave for that low a fee. He still has over two years left on his deal, and there is a release clause worth €60 million in his contract.
The Brazilian club will only let him leave if the Blues are ready to offer €35 million upfront with another €25 million as bonuses. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea are ready to raise their bid, while Manchester United and Barcelona will keep a close eye on the proceedings.
