Premier League giants Chelsea lead the other English clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign Estevao Willian.
According to a report by 90min, Estevao Willian is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are the best-placed Premier League club to sign the Palmeiras wonderkid, a target for Arsenal and Chelsea. The 16-year-old is also a target for Barcelona, with other bigwigs keen as well.
Who is Estevao Willian?
Estevao Willian is the latest Brazilian prospect to become highly sought-after in the market. The 16-year-old is a winger who has taken age-group football by storm in his homeland. He has already made his first-team debut, coming off the bench to feature for 12 minutes for Palmeiras.
Meanwhile, the Brazilian wonderkid has been exceptional for Brazil in age-group football and has three goals in five outings for the Under-17 team. Estevao’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of high-profile clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Barcelona.
Where Will the 16-Year-Old Land?
Chelsea’s interest in the teenage sensation has progressed well. They have been in talks to sign the Palmeiras prodigy. And the report by 90min points to Chelsea being the best-placed Premier League club to sign him. But the Blues face stiff competition from Arsenal, Manchester United, Barcelona, and others.
Arsenal can do with a youngster of Estevao’s qualities, considering Mikel Arteta does not have many alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. As for Manchester United, Erik ten Hag is pushing for the youngster’s signature. The right-wing berth has been a problem area for the Red Devils for many years. And the Palmeiras wonderkid can be a long-term solution.
Meanwhile, recent reports have claimed that the 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid is keen on joining Barcelona. But while that might give the Blaugrana an advantage over Chelsea, they might not have the funds to seal a deal. Nonetheless, Estevao Willian is a viable target for Barcelona.
With Chelsea already in talks to secure Estevao’s services, his other suitors have an uphill task to land him. But it will be interesting to see if Arsenal, Manchester United, or Barcelona can beat the West London club to his signature.
