Barcelona will reportedly intensify the efforts to sign 16-year-old Palmeiras prodigy Estevao Willian, a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Estevao Willian is a target for Barcelona. Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are also keen on signing the 16-year-old attacking sensation. But the reigning La Liga champions will soon ramp up their efforts to sign the Palmeiras prodigy.
Estevao Willian on the Rise
Estevao Willian is the latest Brazilian wonderkid to become a hot property in the market. The teenage sensation has come leaps and bounds after making his mark in age-group football in his homeland. And he has already made his first-team debut for Palmeira despite still being in his teens.
The 16-year-old has made a cameo appearance for the Palmeiras first team. While he will likely feature for the senior side in the 2024 season, he has started the year well, scoring thrice in two outings in the prestigious Copinha. Meanwhile, Estevao’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of high-profile clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
Barcelona Keen on Signing Estevao
Barcelona will reportedly have an advantage in the race to sign Estevao Willian. The Brazilian prodigy is keen on joining the Blaugrana as he wants to fulfil his dream of playing for the club. The versatile attacker can be a long-term solution in the final third by joining the youth-driven project under the tutelage of Xavi. And Barcelona will soon accelerate the move to sign him.
Premier League Clubs Not Far Behind
As for Chelsea, the Blues recently made an offer to sign the 16-year-old attacking sensation. They have made a habit of constantly scouring the market for highly-rated South American prospects. And recent reports have pointed to Chelsea being the best-positioned Premier League club to land him.
Meanwhile, Arsenal and Manchester United are also keen on securing Estevao’s services. The Red Devils are renowned for being promoters of young prospects in their first team. As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has overseen a project where he is blossoming highly-rated prodigies into world-class stars.
But with Barcelona stepping up the efforts to sign Estevao, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United need to raise the bar. It will be interesting to see if the Blaugrana can beat the competition to the 16-year-old wonderkid.
