BARCELONA are preparing to begin negotiations with Flamengo starlet Vinicius Junior, according to reports.
The 16-year-old’s impressive performances in the South American U17 championships has garnered the interest of some of European football’s heavyweights, but it seems Barca have stolen a march on the other suitors.
By the end of the tournament, Junior was named the best player of the tournament and finished as the top scorer with seven strikes to his name.
His goals also helped to propel Brazil to their 12th U17 Continental title and highlighted his future potential.
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Goal say that The Blaugrana and the company that deals with the player's image right are in conversation with Junior's father over a move to the Camp Nou.
A host of Premier League side's such as Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked to the young forward.
While the Brazilian club's former president claimed that Manchester United representatives had approached the side to enquire about the striker.
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