The Spanish giant Barcelona can secure the services of a new prodigy, FOCUS reported.
The Catalans are in advanced negotiations with the Brazilian club Sport Recife for the 17-year-old defensive midfielder Ze Lucas.
The news was reported by the local "Marca".
The youngster made his debut for the first team of Sport Recife this season. He played 8 matches in it.
According to the renowned website for football player prices Transfermarkt, Ze Lucas is worth 3 million euros.
Ze Lucas is 188 cm tall and is the captain of the Brazilian national football team, which won the South American Under-17 Championship title.
The new European club champion Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico (Madrid) and Chelsea are also interested in him.