Why Palmeiras want 40 million euros for Allan from Manchester City and what Abel thinks | OneFootball

According to Globo.com, Palmeiras are holding out for 40 million euros fixed for Allan amid talks with Manchester City, and will not accept 35 million. Talks have been ongoing since late last week.

They are trading counterproposals and could add bonuses or a profit-based sell-on, but the priority is a fully fixed fee. Those involved believe City could meet it, with hopes of movement early this week.

Abel praised Allan and said buyers must pay heavily, and he will pick him until any deal is done. His involvement against Santos in Wednesday’s Copa do Brasil quarter-finals is uncertain.

Palmeiras own 90 percent of Allan’s rights, so 40 million fixed would yield 36 million guaranteed. That tops the Estêvão move to Chelsea, when a 70 percent stake brought 31.5 million from 45 million fixed, plus 16.5 million in add-ons.

If formalised, a sale would shift a 2026 plan to keep key players. The board do not currently intend to sign a replacement, though the window runs until 11 September. Abel said quality might drop, not competitiveness, and he was non-committal on recruiting.

On the pitch, Allan’s one-v-one threat underpins Abel’s new shape on the right. He made four tackles against Vasco, joint best with Barboza. Abel cited his two-way work and versatility, including right-back against Inter Miami and rotations with Giay, and he has six goals and five assists in 2026.

Source: Globo.com

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