Are Manchester City set to battle it out to sign a Brazilian wonderkid?

Are Manchester City set for a summer transfer window battle for Brazilian wonderkid Luis Guilherme? The world champions are among a host of top clubs from across Europe linked with a potential move for the Palmieras starlet. The Brazilian wonderkid has risen to prominence recently with his impressive performances for Palmeiras. His impressive displays have reportedly caught the attention of Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window.

It has been reported by Fichajes that Manchester City is monitoring the progress of Luis Guilherme. Furthermore, they also report that Manchester United and Real Madrid could both potentially make a move for the youngster. It is also reported by Fichajes that a fee of €50 million may be required to sign Guilherme.

What type of player is Brazilian wonderkid Luis Guilherme?

As per transfermarkt.com, the youngster has made 40 appearances for Palmeiras since he was promoted to their first team. In those appearances, he has added one goal and one assist. But as with all young players, his immense talent has been evident. While his statistics don’t jump off the page, his prodigious talent does on closer inspection.

What is immediately apparent in Luis Guilherme’s game is his versatility. The Brazilian wonderkid has the ability to play as a number 10 or on a wing. He also possesses a lethal left foot. As per a recent report on transfermarkt.com the youngsters game has been compared to that of Brazilian legend Rivaldo. Furthermore, transfermarkt.com further reports that Luis Guilherme is reported to have the potential play as a number 10 for the Brazilian national team.

Luis Guilherme has the potential to be another quality addition from South America for Manchester City.

With those attributes and obvious talent, it is clear why Manchester City and a host of clubs from across Europe are monitoring the Palmeiras starlet. The world champions have a strong recent history of acquiring young talent to develop in their academy.

Manchester City has also had recent success in signing players from South America. Julian Alvarez has now made 100 appearances for the world champions since arriving from River Plate. City’s World Cup winner has become a key member of Pep Guardiola’s squad. There is also the imminent arrival of Claudio Echeverri on the horizon. Echeverri will arrive at the Etihad in January 2025, and there are high hopes for the talented playmaker when he arrives at Manchester City from River Plate.

Luis Guilherme could be another jewel for Manchester City if they could sign the Brazilian from Palmeiras. He appears to be one of the next big talents to come out of Brazil. It is no surprise to see City linked with a move for a player with such obvious potential.