Liverpool are leading a pair of Premier League rivals in the hunt for a Palmeiras wonderkid.
The Kop Times write that Liverpool face competition from Manchester United and Chelsea in their pursuit of a versatile 18-year-old forward from Brazil.
Luis Guilherme made his breakthrough proper into the Palmeiras’ first team last season, making 19 appearances in the Brazilian Serie A – mostly from the bench – as well as appearing in the Copa Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil.
Liverpool leading the race for Luis Guilherme (again)
The Brazilian under-20s international is yet to find the net at senior level but has been extremely prolific in the youth ranks, with the Kop Times adding that Palmeiras youth director Joao Paulo Sampaio is tremendously excited about Guilherme’s potential.
He said: “We played in a tournament in Japan and Luis scored over 40 goals. The Japanese players were scared of him.
“But Luis doesn’t get carried away. He knows the potential he has. He’s a very special player.”
Guilherme is reported to have a £48m release clause in his current contract, which he signed in November to extend his stay with the club until 2026. This is not the first time that any of the three clubs have been linked with Guilherme: all three were first connected with him towards the end of the Brazilian season last autumn.
Bayern Munich’s name was also put into the frame back then, while Manchester City were added to the mix in December. Liverpool were then also claimed to be leading the race back in February.
Almost like there’s an agent repeatedly trying to drum up interest or something.
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