Manchester City are actively working on a deal to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias, identifying the 22-year-old Brazilian as a prime target for the current transfer window, according to reports from The Athletic.
Transfer Context and Squad Changes at the Etihad
The pursuit of Allan comes during a summer of significant overhaul at the Etihad Stadium. According to coverage by The Athletic, Manchester City have seen several high-profile departures, including Rodri leaving for Barcelona, Bernardo Silva joining Real Madrid, and Tijjani Reijnders also departing the club. Meanwhile, Newcastle United remain in talks to sign midfielder Nico Gonzalez, and Tottenham are pursuing a deal for Omar Marmoush alongside their advanced discussions for Savinho.
Despite generating substantial funds through player sales during the current transfer window—reportedly clearing over €190 million—and completing the record signing of Elliott Anderson alongside 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, securing Allan will not be straightforward. Palmeiras sources, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Athletic, have indicated that the winger’s release clause is set at €100 million.
Palmeiras Stance and Valuation
Transfermarkt notes that Allan is currently valued at this level, placing him inside the top 10 most valuable players in the Série A. Within the Palmeiras squad, only two teammates command a higher market valuation. The player broke into his boyhood club’s senior side in 2025 and has since made 48 Série A appearances, registering six goals and five assists, alongside a total of 20 goal contributions across 95 career matches in all competitions.
UOL Esporte reports that Palmeiras intend to stick to their sporting plans and reject offers for the versatile forward, who is under contract with the Brazilian club until 2029. Sources close to the South American club emphasized that an immediate sale is not on the agenda, leaving Manchester City to weigh whether to trigger the player’s nine-figure release clause or attempt to negotiate altered terms.
Continuing a South American Recruitment Trend
Should a deal materialize, Allan would become the latest addition to Manchester City’s talent pipeline from South America. The club previously secured defender Vitor Reis in January 2025, following the recruitment of Argentina youth international Claudio Echeverri from River Plate in a deal involving a fee plus add-ons.
As negotiations continue across multiple fronts ahead of the upcoming Premier League fixtures, Manchester City’s recruitment team faces a tight deadline to finalize their squad adjustments before the transfer window closes. Further updates on the progress of talks between Manchester City, Palmeiras, and the player’s representatives are expected as the window nears its conclusion.
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