Newcastle United will be happy to trigger the release clause of €100 million to sign 21-year-old Brazilian prospect Allan Elias from Palmeiras.
According to an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, Allan Elias is the subject of interest of Newcastle United. The Magpies are scouring the market for a versatile midfielder and have set their sights on the Palmeiras prospect. While Everton, Fulham, and West Ham United are also interested in the 21-year-old, the 2024/25 EFL Cup winners are ready to trigger the release clause of €100 million to secure his services.
Who is Allan Elias?
Allan Andrade Elias, better known as Allan, is the latest promising attacking prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Florianopolis, the South American attacker spent his formative years in Brazil, starting his youth career at Figueirense before graduating from the youth division at Palmeiras.
The 21-year-old has made over 50 appearances thus far for Palmeiras, chipping in with three goals and six assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Premier League outfits, in particular, are interested in the Brazilian, with Everton, Fulham, Newcastle United, and West Ham United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
A man in demand
Everton signed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, and the Englishman has been superb through the central areas for the Merseyside outfit. However, the Toffees need more quality in the final third, with the Palmeiras whizkid emerging as a viable target. As for Fulham, Joshua King has been impressive since breaking into the first-team squad.
However, Marco Silva wants more firepower in the final third, making the Palmeiras prospect a long-term target. Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s interest in Allan Elias is understandable. Recent reports have suggested that Joelinton faces an uncertain future at St. James’ Park, forcing the Tyneside outfit to scour the market for a midfielder.
As for West Ham United, the Hammers are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile playmaker next year. Recent reports have suggested that Lucas Paqueta is ready to leave the East London club. So, his compatriot can replace Paqueta in the coming months. However, West Ham, Everton, and Fulham may have fallen behind Newcastle United in the race to sign the youngster.
Allan’s contract with Palmeiras contains a release clause worth €100 million, and the Magpies are ready to trigger it. Newcastle United’s stance is surprising, as the 21-year-old has yet to prove himself on the big stage. So, it will be interesting to see if the 2024/25 EFL Cup winners are actually willing to pay €100 million to beat Everton, Fulham, and West Ham to the Brazilian’s signature.