Man Utd to battle European giants Barcelona & Co for 16-year-old super talent

Manchester United have been credited with an interest in signing Palmeiras 16-year-old Estevao Willian.

But they face strong competition for his signature from Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris St-Germain, according to reports via Mundo Deportivo. The winger has made five appearances and scored three goals for the Brazil U17 national side.

According to reports, Barcelona were leading the charge to sign him but their financial position may restrict them. Mundo Deportivo report: "Although his dream is to wear Barça, as he confessed in an interview with MD, the Barça club, conditioned by its economic situation, is not making any moves, something that is causing the player to begin to rethink his future." A number of clubs are monitoring his position.

What has Erik ten Hag said about Manchester United's January plans?

Erik ten Hag has said he is happy with his Manchester United squad, hinting he has no plans to make major additions in the January transfer window.

The Red Devils are restricted by financial impositions ahead of the mid-season market, but there is hope that they could complete a cut-price deal or loan moves if the right player becomes available.

“The current squad I am happy, as we get our players back, we have a good squad,” he responded. “A lot of the way it went in the first season, the reasons behind because many players were not available. I am sure when all players on board it looks different, Casemiro, [Lisandro] Martinez, [Mason] Mount, we will be much stronger after the window.”