Real Madrid set to beat Barcelona, Manchester United, Man City, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich to Gabriel Jesus
REAL MADRID has leapt to the front of the queue in the European-wide pursuit of Brazilian starlet Gabriel Jesus, according to reports in Spain.
The Palmeiras striker is a target for the continent’s big guns such as Barcelona, Manchester United, Man City, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
But it’s the reigning Champions League winners in pole position as Spanish daily reveal the Brazilian club’s director, Alexandre Mattos, is in Spain to negotiate a deal with the Bernabeu giants.
Barca had thought to be in the driving seat over a transfer for Gabriel when their director, Raul Sanllehi, met with members of the Palmeiras hierarchy in Brazil while negotiating a new contract for Neymar.
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The 19-year-old has a specific clause in his contract which allows him to join United, City, PSG, Bayern, Barca or Real Madrid for £16.7million — a figure which the Etihad side had reportedly met.
While all other clubs must bid £27.8m.
Juventus were the first club to make their intentions clear when offered Palmeiras £14.6m for the latest sensational to emerge from Brazil.
Gabriel will be on show for Brazil as they try to win their first-ever Olympic gold medal at this summer’s Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Real Madrid are hoping to secure a deal before then to ensure Neymar — who will also be part of the Samba squad — doesn’t try convince the starlet to join Barca.