According to a report via Sport Witness, Crystal Palace will now face competition from SL Benfica and FC Porto for Wallace Yan. The €60 million-rated Brazilian attacking sensation is wanted across Europe, and it will be interesting to see if the Eagles can win the race for his signature.
He would be a quality long-term acquisition for them. The youngster has shown his quality against English clubs in the recently concluded FIFA Club World Cup. There is no doubt that he has the qualities to thrive in England. He could be a quality player for Crystal Palace in the long run. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
FC Porto and SL Benfica are big clubs as well, but the opportunity to move to England can be quite tempting for Wallace Yan. It would be a huge opportunity and a massive step up. He will look to prove himself at the highest level. Recent reports have claimed that the Eagles are the front-runners to land his signature.
It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace are willing to pay the asking price for him, although the report claims that the fee will be less than his €60 million release clause. Porto and Benfica might struggle to afford him if the asking price is set at €60 million. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
Flamengo will not want to sell him for cheap, and they will look to recoup as much as possible for the talented young attacker. However, they will have to be reasonable with their demands. Several clubs are monitoring his progress, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
The 20-year-old should look to join a club where he will get regular opportunities and a clear pathway to the first team. Sitting on the bench at a big club will not benefit him. Crystal Palace could provide him with the opportunities he needs.
In addition, they have a quality manager like Oliver Glasner who could play a key role in his development over the next few seasons. Crystal Palace have recently won a couple of trophies, and they have an exciting project. It could be the ideal destination for the young attacker.
