Palmeiras youngster Endrick being eyed by three Premier League clubs including Manchester United
Manchester United are amongst the three clubs in the Premier League looking to make a move for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick, according to Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola (h/t The Sun).
The other English clubs keeping an eye on the 16-year-old forward are Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. European giants Real Madrid and French champions Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the Brazilian.
Getting a hold of Endrick will evidently be challenging for the Red Devils. Los Blancos have “never stopped monitoring” the 16-year-old and the Parisians “seem like the favourites” to land the Brazilian.
Man United are lining up a bid for Endrick. The Brazilian has not made his debut yet for the Verdao. The 16-year-old joined the Palmeiras academy aged 11 and has bagged 165 goals since then.
Endrick has a £35 million release clause. The Old Trafford side will need to trigger it and then try and convince the 16-year-old to join one of the most successful clubs in England.
Man United have a host of young attacking talent seemingly raring to get going. In the first team at the moment, Alejandro Garnacho is a forward who has impressed people in his time with the Red Devils’ academy.
Charlie McNeill is another youth team prospect. The 19-year-old centre-forward recently made his debut for Man United. In the 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad in the Europa League this season, the English national came on in the 83rd minute, replacing Tyrell Malacia.
Anthony Elanga is another youngster who has been afforded considerable minutes in the first team since the previous campaign. The Sweden international has been a good enough backup on the bench.
Endrick is one of the hottest prospects in world football. Man United are rebuilding the squad under Erik ten Hag. Whether the Red Devils are able to capture the Palmeiras forward to spruce up the frontline remains to be seen.