Pranav Nair
Manchester United to battle Arsenal and Chelsea for Brazilian wonderkid Kayky
According to Gazeta Esportiva (h/t SportWitness), Manchester United is among three Premier League clubs in contact with Brazilian wonderkid Kayky.
The Santos ace has made a splash with his performances for the Brazilian side this season. Despite being just 17, he has attracted attention from the likes of also Chelsea and Arsenal.
His reputation only appears to be growing with every performance. Continental giants Ajax Amsterdam and Juventus have also since joined the fray for his signature.
While the coronavirus pandemic has stopped clubs from scouting the player in person, interest-only continues to grow. Kayky has so far made 15 appearances for Santos, eight of which came in the Copa Libertadores. (h/t Transfermarkt)
The 17-year-old is also one of the youngest players to score in the prestigious competition. He achieved that distinction in a match against Deportivo Lara in March.
United for their aprt will have to wait until 2022 to make a move for the player. A bid can be made once he turns 18 in January next year.
The youngster has shown that he is capable of going up against the best. He put in a stellar performance against Argentine giants Boca Juniors and kept former United star Carlos Tevez quiet on the night.
The defender does appear to be destined for great things. If he continues to develop as expected, it will be a matter of when and not if he will move to Europe.
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Kayky’s regular appearances in the Copa Libertadores is a blessing for United. This is because thanks to recent changes in the Premier League’s requirements for work permits, we will have no issues signing him in the future.
While it is debatable if the youngster can hit the ground from the get-go, he is well worth a look at. He could very well turn into something special given enough time and guidance.
