The final days of the transfer window often provide a chance for teams to frantically get their deals over the line.
Manchester City are the latest ones to do so, as Fabrizio Romano reports that they have agreed on a €40 million deal for Brazilian winger Allan Elias.
The €40 million agreement is significantly below the winger's reported €100 million release clause.
He will be a direct replacement for compatriot Savinho, who is set to join Tottenham Hotspur for over double his transfer fee this summer, strengthening Enzo Maresca's wide options for the season.
The move comes as Manchester City prepare for Savinho's expected departure to Tottenham, with Allan identified as a new option for the wide areas.
Manchester City Agree €37.5m Plus €2.5m in Add-Ons for Allan Elias
The Sky Blues will have winger Allan Elias join them for the 2026-27 season after they reached an agreement with Palmeiras.
According to David Ornstein, the Cityzens will pay €37.5 million and a further €2.5 million in add-ons for the 22-year-old winger.
Talks are ongoing to finalise the length of the contract for the 22-year-old, after which he will undergo a medical and sign for the club.
Why Manchester City Moved Quickly to Replace Savinho With Allan Elias
City's rapid agreement for Allan is as a result of their decision to let Savinho move to Tottenham for €99 million this summer.
They have identified the Brazilian as an immediate, high-ceiling replacement for the former Girona man, and have moved quickly to snap him up.
He won the 2025 Bola de Prata award for the Breakthrough of the Year in Brazil's top-flight, and has acquired experience in the Brasileirao Serie A and Copa Libertadores, making him ready for senior European football.
He has appeared 96 times for Palmeiras, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists for his boyhood club.
How Allan Elias Could Fit Into Manchester City’s Attack
Allan Elias will join Man City as a typical inverted right winger profile.
The left-footed winger excels at receiving the ball near the right touchline before beating defenders with his pace or close control.
He favours cutting in from the right onto his stronger left foot to help create central overloads or shoot by himself.
The Brazilian is known for his press resistance, ability to skip past defenders, and progressive ball-carrying stats, potentially making him a good fit for Maresca's system.
His ability in one-v-one situations could give City another option against compact defensive blocks. Allan will compete with Antoine Semenyo, Ryan McAidoo, and Phil Foden for minutes on the right flank.
