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Transfer News: Barcelona in pole position to sign Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick amidst Manchester United interest
According to George Nicolas of yahoo esportes, Barcelona are leading the race for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick amidst interest from Manchester United for a potential transfer. He has caused a storm across the globe in terms of attention following his excellent performances in the youth system.
Barca are planning to swoop for the Brazilian the instant he signs his first professional contract. Foreign clubs cannot get his services since he is under the age limit, so the Catalans are looking to prise him away when he signs his first deal with the South American club in July.
The 15-year-old’s representatives have been made aware of the Blaugrana club’s interest but negotiations have not started over a potential transfer. The youngster has delivered a verdict that he has no plans about thinking about a transfer until he can become a professional player for Verdao.
The Spanish club has expressed their intention to pay the transfer fee in three instalments as they try to set up things in motion to get a lead over their competitors. The Verdao striker has also attracted attention from Real Madrid and Manchester City as they look to get the signature of the next big talent from Brazil.
Man Utd- work to do!
The talented centre-forward is already dealing with high expectations and raised pressure as a result of his excellent performances at a young age. It definitely does not help when he gets touted to be similar to the Brazilian Ronaldo or Romario when he still has not made a professional appearance.
Despite that, the South American starlet continues to perform at a high level indicating the mental strength he has shown early in his career. It is further backed up by the decision he has taken regarding the interest from clubs across Europe. That expresses how he would not get influenced by the attention and is focused on developing himself.
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Endrick’s ability to constantly put the ball in the goal despite the obstacles in his way is his major asset as a striker. His excellent work rate, coupled with his strong physique, has earned him a name for himself. Man United could use someone as prolific as him for the future since they do lack that profile inside their senior and youth setup.
Judging players at such a young age is not a good idea since their progress can take different routes depending on the circumstances. As such, we have to get hold of the Brazilian teenager before others to ensure that we can create a stable environment where his growth can be safeguarded.
The interest from the heavyweights will give us a daunting task to overcome in the summer transfer window. While Xavi Hernandez’s side has seen a massive decline, they are in a rebuilding phase and are seemingly likely to bounce back in the near future. We cannot take them lightly, so we must gain the upper hand in the coming months.
