Barcelona set sights on Brazilian starlet dubbed the 'new Neymar'; could cost 20m plus bonuses | Barca Universal

Barcelona are scouting young talent worldwide, with a focus on South America and Brazil. Atletico Mineiro winger Gabriel Veneno has drawn attention as a potential signing and has been compared to Neymar. The 16-year-old plays in the Atletico Mineiro U-17 setup and made four appearances in the Copinha tournament, leaving a strong impression. Atletico Mineiro would reportedly demand around €20 million plus bonuses. Barcelona view the fee as high because Veneno has not yet debuted for the first team and plays the same position as Lamine Yamal. Transfer regulations would also block a move to Europe until he turns 18, when he could be registered with Barça Atlètic. Barcelona want to act quickly if they decide to pursue him.

"FC Barcelona are always on the lookout for young talent with potential across the globe, with particular focus on the South American market. The Blaugrana have been tracking a number of young pearls in the continent, particularly in Brazil, where they were credited with strong interest in Eduardo Conceicao and Riquelme Felipe not long ago."

"Now, according to AS, one of the names in Brazil currently attracting attention of Barcelona is Gabriel Veneno of Atletico Mineiro. The 16-year-old winger, who has been dubbed the 'new Neymar', is among the options being considered from the Brazilian market by the Blaugrana. Currently, a part of the Atletico Mineiro U-17 setup, the right-sided winger made four appearances in the Copinha tournament earlier this year and left a strong impression."

"However, as per the report, Atletico Mineiro would demand approximately €20 million plus bonuses for the player. It is a figure that Barcelona consider relatively high given that he has yet to make his first-team debut for the Brazilian club and operates in the same position as Lamine Yamal. On top of that, Veneno's age also creates an additional complication, as regulations would prevent him from moving to Europe until he reaches the age of 18, at which point he could be registered with Barça Atletic."

"Despite these obstacles, Gabriel Veneno's name is beginning to gain increasing attention and Barcelona want to move quickly should they decide to pursue his signing."

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