Barcelona hold talks to sign Brazilian prodigy ahead of Real Madrid and PSG: Reports

According to SPORT, Barcelona are farther ahead in the race than Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the race to sign 16-year-old Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick. The Blaugrana have a long history of signing young players from the continent, Lionel Messi being the most notable in recent decades.

Endrick's representatives have reportedly flown to Barcelona to discuss the future of the 16-year-old. Endrick has impressed Barca scouts and has now become an important part of the club's transfer plans.

Endrick is reportedly looking for a new challenge after winning three titles in Palmeiras' U-20 levels and the Brazil U-17 team.

❗️ Barça have made a move to sign Brazilian starlet Endrick (16). A meeting in Barcelona has taken place with the player's management. [sport] #fcblive 🇧🇷 https://t.co/ST4QKOmmfC

Endrick's professional contract has a release clause of €32 million, similar to the one Manchester City paid to sign Gabriel Jesus in 2016. While Barca have spoken with the player's agents, they are yet to begin discussions with Palmeiras.

This may be because of Catalan outfit's financial issues, and this could make things difficult to come up with proposals for such a young player. However, Barcelona only plan to negotiate with the Brazilian prodigy at the end of the season when they are a bit financially relaxed after player movements.

However, Barca cannot rest on their oars, as the player is being closely followed by Real Madrid and PSG. While the Madridistas are reportedly not too interested in signing the forward, the Parisians are keen.

The Spanish giants will be concerned about this as PSG are in a stronger situation financially. According to SPORT, they have intentions of moving quickly to begin discussions with Palmeiras.

Why Barcelona target Endrick is on PSG's radar

The Parisians have set up a focus on signing young wonderkids for the future, especially from the South American region. According to SPORT, going for the Palmeiras wonderkid would suggest the start of a new sporting project at PSG.

(🌕) PSG launched a new global scouting program with South America being the epicentre. Qatar sees Brazilian jewel 16-year old Endrick from Palmeiras as a statement signing. Parisian club ready to "step on the gas" with Barça also on the lookout. @joaquimpiera 🔥🇧🇷 https://t.co/rDLLhu3PA2

Signing such players could also prove to be more financially feasible for PSG, given that they spent nearly €400 million on just Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. PSG will also try to sign another Barcelona target from the same region in 18-year-old Vasco da Gama player Andrey Santos.