Barcelona Faces Competition for Palmeiras Star Luiz Benedetti

Barcelona has company in their pursuit of promising young talent Luiz Benedetti from Palmeiras, as both Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have also expressed interest in the 19-year-old defender.

Growing Interest in Benedetti

According to reports from ESPN Brasil, the trio of European clubs is keen on acquiring the young prospect, indicating a highly competitive transfer race.

Palmeiras’ Valuation and Future Plans

Palmeiras is demanding a transfer fee in the range of £10-15 million for Benedetti, which will include a significant sell-on clause for any future transfer. The left-sided center-back is under contract until 2029, yet Barcelona appears particularly eager to arrange a transfer during the January window.

While Palmeiras is open to considering offers, they would prefer to finalize Benedetti’s departure in the summer rather than during the mid-season window.