Liverpool and Newcastle United continue to monitor Palmeiras midfielder Allan, but the Brazilian's latest comments reinforce how difficult a deal currently looks.
speaking live at espn brazilJournalist André Hernán provided new context around the situation. While European interest remains strong, the situation inside Palmeiras has not changed.
union don't want to sell Now 21 years old. In fact, this decision goes beyond the usual club stance. Hernán reported that president Leila Pereira personally does not want Allan to be sold, as Palmeiras prioritizes competing for major titles this season.
This approach is in line with previous reports indicating that Palmeiras have rejected significant European approaches for the attacking midfielder.
President's stance shaping Allen transfer strategy
Hernán explained that Palmeiras see Allan as a major sporting asset rather than a player, which they should immediately take advantage of.
According to the journalist, the internal thinking of the club is simple. He wants the midfielder to perform on the pitch as Palmeiras attempts to reclaim major trophies. Allen is already a regular starter and an important part of the team.
As a result, the Board sees no reason to rush into negotiations.
This stance also explains why a previous offer from Napoli was around €35m (£30m) Was rejected earlier this year. This figure was already significant for a player of Allan's age, yet it did not persuade Palmeiras to change his position.
Liverpool and Newcastle United exploring alternative routes
With Palmeiras closing the door to immediate talks, European clubs are trying a different strategy.
Hernán revealed that several parties have contacted the player's representatives to understand the terms of a potential future deal. newcastle And liverpoolAs we know, there are.
The idea would be to first align with the player's camp. From there, the club could Attempt to work out an agreement Allen has now been allowed to remain in Brazil until a later date.
This approach has become increasingly common in South American transfers. A similar framework was used when players such as Andrique and Estévão agreed moves before ultimately leaving Brazil.
Market value debate around Allen
After the Palmeiras match last night, the local Journalist Marcelo Bechler Offered a slightly different perspective on Allen's current moment.
He argued that a midfielder's market value is largely linked to his ability rather than his immediate performance. In Bechtler's view, Palmeiras could still achieve major sales in the future, but the player has not been performing at his highest level recently.
Bechler said: "Soon you may be able to make a big sale based on this player. If he is very valuable, it is because he has a lot of potential. But at the moment he is performing poorly compared to his competitors. Mauricio [another Palmeiras midfielder] "Played better than Allen the last few weeks."
He continued: "Alan performed very well last year. He looks a player with a really good future. But I don't think he should play, no matter what. The idea can't be that he should play just because one day the club can sell him for €40m or €50m."
Bechler also suggested that playing time should be based on performance rather than market considerations.
he adds: "I think it would be false logic if the manager sees it that way. In recent weeks he has not been at his level and not at the level of some of his teammates."
price may keep rising
The main takeaway from Hernán's update is that the challenge for European clubs is not recognizing Allan's potential. The challenge is to persuade Palmeiras to start negotiations.
If €35 million (£30 million) wasn't enough, even a €40 million package may struggle to turn the Brazilian club's stance depending on the timing. transfer market Keep the price at €15m.
For Liverpool and Newcastle, that probably means patience. Palmeiras have the leverage, and appear willing to wait before considering any sale.
