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Man City is interested in a £35 million Brazilian wonderkid, although the Premier League giants are ahead in the race.
Manchester City face a battle to recruit Brazilian wonderkid Estevao, with Chelsea reportedly leading the chase.

According to 90min, the Blues are now in the greatest position to sign the 16-year-old Palmeiras player, who is regarded as one of the best in South America.

The Blues are reportedly interested in Estevao, as well as his teammate Luis Guilherme.

But City have been linked recently and are in the running, and they might represent a challenge to Chelsea…

Manchester City is competing with Chelsea for Estevao.

According to 90min, Chelsea are presently in pole position for Estevao, who began his youth career with the Cruzeiro academy.

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Estevao’s promise was so great that he signed a deal with Nike at the age of ten, making him the youngest Brazilian to do so, surpassing Rodrygo Goes.

He joined Palmeiras in 2021 and has yet to make his first-team appearance.

Chelsea has reportedly contacted with intermediaries about recruiting Estevao and Guilherme when they reach the age of 18.

Manchester City are said to be ‘eager to rival’ Chelsea for Estevao, who has been regarded as a’real phenomenon’ by his agent Andre Cury, but Arsenal and Manchester United are also mentioned.

Last week, Goal reported that Chelsea would be willing to pay a total of £35 million for Estevao.

Chelsea have made a few forays into the South American market recently, with Andrey Santos and Angel already on board, and Kendry Paez set to join in 2025.

City can beat Chelsea to Estevao Estevao must carefully evaluate the implications of a move to Chelsea.

That club is currently in disarray, and the recruitment plan since Todd Boehly took over has been absolutely haphazard.

Few young international players have prospered at Stamford Bridge in the past.

Estevao is a fantastic talent, but he may be making a big mistake by moving to west London.

It would be difficult for him to come to City, but the CFA is one of the best in the world, and joining it may help him tremendously.