Overview

• Reports indicate Barcelona have proposed around €12 million, with talks ongoing after the Brazilian club set a higher price.
• Arsenal are also credited with interest, adding competition for the 19-year-old centre-back.
• Benedetti is a left-footed defender standing about 197 cm who captained Palmeiras’ U-17 and U-20 sides and debuted professionally this year.
• He has seen limited senior minutes under Abel Ferreira, and any move is viewed as a long-term development play.
• Coverage suggests he is likely to remain at Palmeiras until January, when his future could be revisited.