Man United 'monitoring' Brazilian starlet dubbed 'new Endrick' amid €30m claim and more rumours
Manchester United are reportedly among the clubs monitoring Palmeiras wonderkid Thalys.
The 18-year-old is regarded as a top prospect by Palmeiras, having come through their academy set-up. He is likely to become the next big money sale after the £51million fee they received for Endrick from Real Madrid in 2022.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Thalys is also being monitored by Barcelona, Chelsea and Juventus. It is said that the Brazilian side are expecting to receive a similar fee for the striker.
The report adds that Palmeiras have already rejected an offer from Italy for the youngster. Regarded as a 'new Endrick', Thalys has participated in several training sessions with the first team, though he is yet to make a senior appearance under Abel Ferreira.
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United were linked with a number of attacking additions during the winter window but had a quiet January amid concerns over Financial Fair Play and with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority takeover of the club still awaiting Premier League ratification. However, the club are expected to splash the cash out in the summer with Raphael Varane due to leave at the end of his contract in June.
Elsewhere, United and Tottenham are said to be 'ready to make an offer' of around €30m for Juventus defender Dean Huijsen as per Tutto Juve. Huijsen, currently on loan at Roma, reportedly has interest from United, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
Football Italia add that the Italian giants are not ready to sell Huijsen yet and are hopeful his value will increase.
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