According to Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte, Manchester United had already begun negotiations with Palmeiras regarding the transfer of Conceição, with the two sides discussing the transfer fee. The initial proposal was a fixed transfer fee of €25 million, plus $15 million in add-ons, totaling approximately €40 million. However, despite interest from European giants, Palmeiras currently has no intention of selling the promising young player and hopes to keep him in the team for further development.
Although Conceição has yet to make his official debut for Palmeiras' first team, his outstanding talent and potential have already attracted the attention of several top clubs, including European giants such as Manchester United, Manchester City, and Barcelona.
However, as negotiations stalled during the World Cup, Palmeiras' attitude changed. The club now hopes to retain Conceição and plans to formally integrate the young attacker into the first-team development program.
Palmeiras believes that if Conceição can establish himself in the first team, his future market value will further increase. Therefore, the club expects to set a transfer fee of around €50 million for him, equivalent to approximately £42 million.
Currently, Conceição is receiving guidance from the team's head coach and veteran players, hoping to adapt to the more intense competitive environment of professional football as soon as possible.
In recent years, Manchester United has consistently regarded the development of young players as an important direction for the team's rebuilding.
Meanwhile, Manchester United still hope to strengthen their attacking line. With Hoylen expected to leave and Zirkzee also likely to look for a new club before the summer transfer window closes, the team needs to bring in new attacking players.
Manchester United are also making adjustments in midfield. It is understood that the club has invested heavily in upgrading its squad and continues to monitor targets such as Choameli, Alex Scott, and Baleba, hoping to further enhance its midfield competitiveness.
For Conceição, Manchester United's interest undoubtedly proves his potential, but Palmeiras currently prefers to give him room to grow in Brazil. Whether this 16-year-old star will eventually move to Europe will depend on the speed of his development and further negotiations between the two clubs.
