Will Thalys leave Palmeiras and join Man Utd?

Momentum is building for Thalys's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 66% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.

Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Thalys.
Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Thalys (20).
Man Utd has often bought players who have approximately the same ETV as the current value of Thalys.

Transfer Logic score:

Pros

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Rasmus Højlund, Anthony Martial)

Cons

Potential star player in position on team (Rasmus Højlund, Anthony Martial)
Key player as direct competitor (Rasmus Højlund, Anthony Martial)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Rasmus Højlund, Bruno Fernandes)
Some better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford)
Less potential than previously attracted players
Weaker than previously attracted players

Man Utd gunning for early deal for 19y/o Brazilian as Ratcliffe awaits big development for striker

8 Apr 2024 21:39 BST

Manchester United have reportedly approached Palmeiras for Thalys as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'wants a deal' for him, but will wait until he has made his first senior appearance before pouncing.

Alternatives of Man Utd

Skill / pot	Player	Team	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
Skill / pot	Player / Team / Position	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
38.4 41.4	Fiacre Ntwari	Kaizer Chiefs	€0.2M
38.4 43.8	Ryan Bevan	Briton Ferry	€60.1K
38.4 38.4	Kieran Lewis	Pontypridd United	€98.1K
38.4 38.7	Virgil Deen	Aanhouden Doet Overwinnen 1920	€0.2M
38.4 38.7	Mohammad Dhot	SDFC	€50K
38.4 42.1	Lalramdinsanga Ralte	RKFC	€0.1M
38.4 38.4	Ndiviwe Mdabuka	Hungry Lions	€98.1K
38.4 38.4	Hamza Demane	NC Magra	€0.1M

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