Palmeiras’ Allan has done well since breaking into the Brazilian club’s first team and is now attracting interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Last week, Sport Witness took an extensive look at the winger’s situation. The Magpies were then said to be competing with Liverpool for his signature, having drawn up a payment structure to land him.
At the same time, Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has also been appearing hesitant about the wide attacker’s sale.
Despite being a key player, the 22-year-old can now leave the Verdão, as pressure from England continues to grow. Along with Newcastle United, Aston Villa have also emerged as a suitor for the Brazilian.
Palmeiras not giving discounts
This comes from ASRomaLive in Italy, as they appear certain about competition from Roma and Napoli for Allan. The two clubs also competed for Richard Rios when he was at Palmeiras but missed out on him, as Benfica swooped in.
Once again, they can miss out. This is because England is emerging as a likely destination for the winger.
The report covers Newcastle United’s interest but also makes Aston Villa’s competition clear. It doesn’t end there as Liverpool, Chelsea and Zenit St. Petersburg also appear to be in the race.
Palmeiras are in no mood to make things easy for suitors. They demand €35m to €40m for a permanent sale, which is similar to what had been reported last week.
Even in the case of Richard Rios, the Brazilian side managed to stand firm with their stance. Once again, they will do the same and stick to their guns in the summer.
Our take: Deal can come down to money
Previously, Sport Witness have covered how it is the payment terms that can hold up Allan’s Palmeiras’ exit. They would ideally want the entirety of the fee in a short time frame, instead of the money reaching them across several instalments.
This will be key for Aston Villa and Newcastle United. The general trend in England has been to hand players long-term contracts to spread payments across over four or five years.
Amidst all this, the stance presented by Allan’s entourage will be very important.
It is believed they would prefer a sale in the summer, with Palmeiras likely to push it forward. But if people around the player really want a transfer, they might have to force it at the end of the European season.