Manchester City Wants Palmeiras Player Allan, Report Says

Manchester City has set its sights on Allan, a midfielder currently at the Brazilian club Palmeiras, as a potential replacement for Savinho, according to a newspaper report.

The report suggests that City views Allan as a suitable option to fill the gap that Savinho's departure would leave, although no formal bid has been confirmed publicly.

Palmeiras, for its part, is reportedly trying to fend off interest in Allan and has no intention of letting him leave the club, the newspaper states.

The story emerges amid broader activity in the football transfer market, with several Palmeiras players attracting attention from clubs abroad.

Alongside the interest in Allan, the report notes that another club has made an approach for Scarpa, a teammate of Allan's at Palmeiras.

Separately, the report mentions that a club in Italy has shown interest in Ronaldinho, though details on this situation remain limited.

None of the reported interest has, so far, translated into a confirmed transfer, and Palmeiras' stated position is that it intends to hold onto its key players rather than negotiate their exits.

For Manchester City, adding a player like Allan would reportedly serve to strengthen the squad depth following any departure by Savinho, though the club has not commented publicly on the reported interest.

As the transfer window continues, further developments regarding Allan's future, as well as those of Scarpa and Ronaldinho, are expected to be closely watched by fans of both clubs.