Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has spoken out about the transfer interest from European giants in 22-year-old winger Allan. The Portuguese tactician detailed the Brazilian's high transfer value, drawing parallels with the European market and Chelsea's Pedro Neto:
Clubs like Manchester City want a player like Allan because 90% of wingers don't do what he does: working hard both in attack and defence. If they want to sign him, they'll have to pay up.
I'm well aware of Manchester City's playing style. At Chelsea, there's a player named Pedro Neto; if they intend to sign him, they'll need to fork out €100 million.
Top clubs don’t buy players ‘halfway’. They look for performers who can attack and defend at a high level. When you find a player willing to track back, fill in at right-back, fit into a three-centre-back system, hold the flank or shift into the centre depending on rotations, everyone wants him.
But to get a player of that calibre, you first need to train and develop him, sometimes accepting a few dropped points along the way.
Ferreira's comments highlight Palmeiras' unwavering stance in negotiations: acquiring this versatile wide player before the European transfer window closes is only possible with a significant fee.
