Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Palmeiras wonderkid, Estevao Willian, after Chelsea had tabled a €60m bid for the 'Little Messi'.
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Chelsea want to sign 16-year-oldBarcelona are also in the mixArsenal become the latest team to join the raceWHAT HAPPENED?
According to , Arsenal has thrown their hat into the ring for Willian, amidst stiff competition from other elite clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Real Madrid and fellow London rivals Chelsea. The Blues are keeping no stone unturned to beat their rivals in the pursuit of the teenager and have reportedly offered €40m (£34/$42m) plus €20m (£17m/$21m) in add-ons.
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Despite only ten senior appearances to his name, Willian has already showcased glimpses of his immense potential during his time in Palmeiras' youth setup, earning rave reviews and attracting attention from across the footballing world. However, uncertainties loom over Palmeiras' willingness to entertain offers for the young winger, as they weigh the potential benefits of cashing in against the prospect of retaining a burgeoning talent whose value could soar in the coming years. The possibility of offering Willian a new contract further complicates the transfer dynamics for its suitors.
DID YOU KNOW?
Despite the swirling speculation and interest from a multitude of clubs, Willian harbours a personal aspiration to don the colours of Barcelona, inspired by the exploits of iconic figures such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar. His admiration for the Catalan giants and dreams of gracing the hallowed turf of Camp Nou underscore the emotional dimension intertwined with his professional ambitions.
WHAT WILLIAN SAID
When asked about his future, Messinho had reportedly said previously: “To play for Barcelona, which is one of the best clubs in the world. I was born watching Neymar, Messi and Suarez play for Barcelona and that’s the dream I have. I watch almost every Barca match, I’m a fan of the club. I have great admiration for the players who play there and I hope to be there too.”