Players get transferred earlier nowadays. The precedent started by <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/vinicius-junior/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vinicius</a>’ move to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real Madrid</a> was followed by other promising players like <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/endrick/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Endrick</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/estevao/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Estevao</a>. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/barcelona/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> has had success with very young players like <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/lamine-yamal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lamine Yamal</a>, but their plan to replicate it with Brazilian talent Eduardo Conceição is in doubt, as he is also being followed by <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/manchester-united/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester United</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/manchester-city/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Manchester City</a>.



Despite not yet playing for Palmeiras’ first team, the 16-year-old forward has already attracted strong interest. According to the Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona is the favorite destination. The club has already contacted the player’s agent through Deco, but several teams are in the race.



Manchester United are the latest to join the race for Palmeiras’ talent. With the English club looking much better than in recent years, their chances of landing Conceição may be higher. Even if a club agrees to a fee, the player will not be able to move immediately, as he is only 16 years old.



<h2>Conceição rejected Manchester City</h2>



The list of major clubs has grown in recent years with increased financial power. This has put Manchester City in position to pursue almost every top young talent, and they made an offer for Conceição, according to Sport.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/04/21172059/deco-1920x1080.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-637664"><figcaption>Deco has contacted the player’s agent (David Ramos/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Manchester City reportedly offered around 40 million euros to Palmeiras for Conceição. The response came from the player, who appears willing to wait longer to reach his preferred destination.


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Despite a momentary rejection from the player, Manchester City remain interested in him and could return with another approach in the future. Other offers that Conceição has turned down include clubs such as Napoli and Newcastle.



<h2>Conceição’s first transfer out of Brazil</h2>



Conceição has caught attention with his performances in Brazil’s U-17 South American competition. He had already been called up to Palmeiras’ U-20 team at just 15 years old. However, his first move out of Brazil cannot happen before December 2027, when he turns 18.

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