The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Bayern, Chelsea will look to get Palmeiras’ Estêvão
Bayern Munich and Chelsea are battling to sign Palmeiras winger Estêvão Willian, according to AS.
The Blues have taken the lead in their efforts to sign the 17-year-old and are planning to make their first offer to Palmeiras once the Premier League season has come to an end.
Estêvão has a release clause worth €60 million, and the Brazilian club is reportedly looking for a deal similar to the one that has taken Endrick to Real Madrid (€35m, with the remaining €25m in add-ons).
Under the stewardship of Todd Boehly, Chelsea have already signed young South American talents such as Kendry Paez, Andrey Santos and Angelo and want to offer €30m plus add-ons for Estevao, while Palmeiras plan to get a fixed €45m and variables that could take the fee past his €60m clause.
This is likely to be the most expensive transfer from South America to Europe in history and Estevao would stay in Brazil until he turns 18, although the deal is far from complete.
There will also be competition, as Bayern will make an offer in the coming days having already made contact with Palmeiras, as they are willing to do everything possible to sign the winger — even so, the outlet reports that they don’t have a formal offer on the table.
A move to Spain is currently out of the question, as Real Madrid are focusing their attention on River Plate attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono while Barcelona’s perilous financial situation makes a deal impossible for them.
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