A host of European giants from the Premier League, LaLiga and Bundesliga are battling for 16-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian.

A report in TEAMtalk indicates Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all keen on the Palmeiras winger — who has been nicknamed Messinho.

They are joined in the race by LaLiga heavyweights Barcelona and Real Madrid as well as German duo Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Estevao dazzled for Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup, with United scouts left particularly impressed with the teenage sensation.

He is, however, said to be a huge Barca fan and a switch to the Spanish champions is thought to be the dream move.

The youngster has a £47million release clause in his contract but it is understood that clubs are unlikely to have to pay that full fee to prise him away from Brazil.

Palmeiras tied him down to a new deal in April and it is expected he will make a move to Europe when he turns 18, much like fellow Selecao star Endrick who will join Real Madrid in 2025.

In other news

United have also joined Newcastle, Roma and AC Milan in showing an interest in Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy, say reports in France.

Al-Ittihad winger Jota wants to be reunited with former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham but the Aussie boss is unsure on the move, according to The Sun.

TEAMtalk claim Juventus want to tie up a deal to land out-of-favour Man Utd pair Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek.