Manchester United are reportedly willing to fork out €90 million to secure the services of Estevao Willian, a target for Real Madrid.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Estevao Willian is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are ready to shell out €90 million to secure the services of the 16-year-old attacker. Meanwhile, the Palmeiras wonderkid is also a target for La Liga giants Real Madrid.
Who is Estevao Willian?
Estevao Willian Almeida de Oliveira Goncalves, better known as Estevao or Messinho, has become the latest Palmeiras wonderkid to rise in prominence. The Brazilian club has produced many top-class footballers in the last few years, with Endrick and Gabriel Jesus among those to become hot properties in the market.
The 16-year-old has already broken into the first-team squad at Palmeiras despite his tender age. That and his exploits in age-group football in his homeland have compelled pundits and fans to hail him and Endrick as the future of Brazilian football. The teenage prospect has been excellent thus far this term, amassing four goals and three assists in ten appearances thus far.
Estevao’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Usual suspects in the Brazilian market like Chelsea, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are keen on signing him. In addition, the Palmeiras whizkid is a target for Manchester United.
Next Star Kid to Arrive in Europe
Reports have claimed that Erik ten Hag is pushing Manchester United to sign Estevao. The 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid can potentially be a long-term solution on the right flank for the Red Devils. That is a long-standing issue for Manchester United, with expensive signings like Jadon Sancho and Antony not working out. They are now ready to pay €90 million to sign him.
As for Real Madrid, the Merengues constantly scour the South American market for highly-rated prospects. Such an outlook has helped Los Blancos sign current regular faces like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Federico Valverde. Endrick will arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer transfer window.
However, Manchester United’s readiness to shell out €90 million might force Real Madrid into action. The Spanish giants usually push their limits to land the top-rated South American prodigies. So, it will be interesting to see where the 16-year-old Palmeiras wonderkid lands in two years.
