Eduardo Conceicao is the Brazil wonderkid compared to Vinicius Jr, key facts about Man Utd target

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Manchester United are looking at a possible deal for Palmeiras youngster Eduardo Conceicao.

Ineos are targeting another South American prospect. Brazilian outlet UOL report that Manchester United intend to make an offer for Eduardo Conceicao.

Conceicao has attracted the attention of top teams from across Europe, with United keen to win the race for his signature. Here is a look at key facts about the young prospect.

• Full name: Eduardo Conceicao Silva
• Date of birth/age: 7/12/2009 – age 16
• Club: Palmeiras
• Contract: Until 2029
• Position: Left wing

Key progress for Eduardo Conceicao

Eduardo Conceicao played for Palmeiras under-17s at 15, before making the jump upwards.

Conceicao featured in Brazil’s prestigious Copinha youth tournament, an under-20s competition, where he was the youngest player on the team at 16.

Wearing the number 10 shirt, Eduardo scored four goals in a single game, with Palmeiras reaching the quarter-finals. He also provided two assists.

He is yet to make his full Palmeiras debut. Currently he is away with the Brazil team at the under-17s South American Championships.

Conceicao has scored two goals in five games at the tournament, with Brazil currently reaching the semi-finals.

Eduardo Conceicao compared to top stars

Eduardo Conceicao is following in the footsteps of Endrick and Estevao, two talents who have come through the Palmeiras academy.

ESPN praise his key attributes, noting: “Eduardo’s main characteristics are his one-on-one ability and dribbling, embodying the “DNA” of a club that seeks to encourage improvisation in the development of its athletes.”

UOL Esporte go a step further, comparing the Palmeiras prospect to Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr.

They write: “Eduardo draws attention for his ease in dribbling past opponents and is compared to Vini Jr.

“Those who follow the club’s youth academy daily see many similarities between the boy’s game and that of the Real Madrid striker, due to his speed and ease in one-on-one situations.”

Palmeiras under-20 coach, Lucas Andrade praises his off-pitch qualities, telling Goal: “What is most striking is his humility and ability to maintain focus despite so much talent.”

Manchester United would do well to add a player of Eduardo Conceicao’s quality and potential to the squad long-term.

He cannot officially join United until he turns 18, so he would either have to be loaned back or sent out to partner clubs Nice or Lausanne.