Palmeiras attacking prospect Allan Elias is one step closer to joining Manchester City after reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms.
According to an update from reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Allan Elias is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Citizens are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a versatile wide attacker in the ongoing transfer window, and they have set their sights on the 22-year-old Palmeiras prospect.
Per Fabrizio Romano, the young South American prospect wants to join Manchester City, and official negotiations between the Premier League club and Palmeiras began this week. However, a report by Sky Sports journalists Zinny Boswell and Ben Ransom has revealed that the Brazilian giants have no intention of entertaining bids for the player midway through the 2026 season.
Allan Andrade Elias, better known as Allan, is among the latest promising prospects to rise in prominence in his homeland. Born in Florianopolis, the 22-year-old spent his formative years in Brazil, starting his youth career at Figueirense before graduating from the youth division at Palmeiras. The youngster has also displayed impressive versatility, having excelled as a winger and an attacking midfielder in his professional career thus far.
The player has made nearly 100 appearances for Palmeiras thus far, chipping in with nine goals and 11 assists. Having transformed into a winger this season, the young Brazilian playmaker’s output has improved considerably, as he has six goals and five assists in 41 outings thus far. His progress has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs, with Manchester City among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
Manchester City’s interest in Allan Elias makes sense. The Citizens are combing the market for a versatile wide attacker, as Savinho is on the verge of joining Tottenham Hotspur in a record sale for the club. Additionally, Omar Marmoush is closing in on joining Spurs, leaving Manchester City with only three recognised wide attackers.
So, Enzo Maresca has asked for a player who can alternate with Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo, with Allan emerging as a viable target. The Palmeiras winger’s versatility has seemingly attracted Manchester City, as he can also be Rayan Cherki’s deputy in the central areas.
However, with Palmeiras digging their heels in to keep the youngster at Allianz Parque, a summer deal may not materialise. The Sky Sports report suggests the Brazilian attacking prospect has a release clause worth €100 million in his contract, meaning a move can only see the light of day for that sum unless Manchester City can convince Palmeiras to sell.
