Liverpool hit roadblock in deal for £30m Brazilian prodigy

It was reported earlier this year that Liverpool were closing in on the signing of Allan - a 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Palmeiras in Brazil.

Allan would be coming on board for a fee of around £30m having impressed Reds’ recruiters. Liverpool’s interest in the Brazilian was matched by Newcastle and Napoli - with the Italian champions having had several offers for Allan turned away.

Admittedly the trail has gone a little cold in recent weeks but ESPN in Brazil has now brought a significant update. It’s being claimed that Allan WON’T be sold by Palmeiras in 2026 - with the club prioritising titles over transfer sales this year.

Palmeiras now refusing to sell Allan

“Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras, has no interest in selling Allan, not even during the mid-year transfer window, which is the main one in Europe,” the report reads.

Liverpool may have to wait to add the attacker - who plays mostly on the right wing for his club side. He is described as a one-v-one specialist who can also play in midfield - favouring his left foot and beating markers to come inside.

Allan is under contract at the Sao Paulo-based outfit until 2029 and the club seemingly have no intention of being pushed around by European sides for their young talent.

Having sold Endrick and Estevao in recent seasons it looks like Palmeiras are ready to hang on to Allan just a little bit longer - giving Richard Hughes added frustration in the transfer market.

Palmeiras claimed the Campeonato Paulista at the weekend and currently sit top of the Brasileiro standings through four matches.

Allan: Situation summary

Allan is a 21-year-old left-footed attacking midfielder/winger at Palmeiras who has emerged as a key Brazilian prospect and is now the subject of serious Liverpool interest.

Player profile

21, left-footed, 1.74–1.75m, wears No. 40 for Palmeiras.

Primary role: Right winger/attacking midfielder, also used on both flanks and occasionally deeper as a midfielder.

Key traits: 1v1 dribbling, tight control, low centre of gravity, creativity in the final third and strong work-rate out of possession.

Youth path: At Palmeiras since U15 level, stood out for goals and dribbling; scored 17 in 43 games for the U20s in 2024 before being promoted. ​

Current status at Palmeiras

First‑team integration: Broke through in 2024 and 2025; has over 60 senior appearances with double‑digit direct goal contributions across competitions (exact tallies vary by source).

Role in squad: Seen as one of Palmeiras’ brightest attacking assets after the sales of Endrick and Estevão, often used from the right cutting in on his left.

Contract: Tied to Palmeiras until 31 December 2029, giving the club strong leverage in negotiations. ​

Release clause and valuation: Reported €100m clause, but Palmeiras are understood to be open to bids in the €30–35m range, in line with previous big outbound deals.

Scouting: Liverpool scouts have watched Allan repeatedly in the Paulista and early‑season games, including fixtures vs Vitória and Corinthians, and have reportedly given him a “perfect” internal rating.

Suitability: Internal and external reports describe him as a “complete midfielder” with high football IQ, press‑resistance and the physical/technical mix to adapt to the Premier League.

Squad planning context: Coverage in Liverpool circles repeatedly frames Allan as part of the long‑term succession planning for the right‑sided attacking role currently held by Mohamed Salah.

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