Barcelona lead race as Man United submit offer to sign South American forward

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Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in signing Eduardo Conceicao from Palmeiras.The 16-year-old striker is regarded as one of the brightest young talents from South America, and he is a target for Manchester City and Barcelona as well.According to a report from Spanish publication SPORT, Barcelona have already made contact with his agent to explore a summer move. Meanwhile, Manchester City offered €40 million for the player, but it was rejected.Manchester United have also followed up with a similar offer. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. The report claims that Manchester United’s €40 million offer has not yet been accepted, and the player would prefer to wait for Barcelona.It seems that a move to Spain is his preferred choice. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can convince him to join the club. The Brazilian could be an excellent long-term acquisition for them. He is regarded as a future star, and Manchester United could groom him into an important player. They have done well to nurture young players in the past, and they could help him fulfil his potential.The 16-year-old needs to join a club with a clear pathway to the first team and a defined role. Sitting on the sidelines at a big club would be detrimental to his development. Manchester United, Manchester City and Barcelona will have to come forward with the right plan for his development if they want to get the deal done.Also, he is highly rated at Palmeiras, and they will look to recoup as much as possible from his departure.The post Barcelona lead race as Man United submit offer to sign South American forward appeared first on CaughtOffside.