Manchester City and Arsenal have reportedly taken the next step in their pursuit of Flamengo prospect Kauã Pavuna. The teenager’s family is travelling to Europe as interest in the midfielder continues to grow.
Earlier reports had already placed the two Premier League clubs among the sides monitoring the 15-year-old. Notably, they are being watched alongside Real Madrid and Barcelona.
According to a fresh report by ESPN Brazil, the process has now moved beyond simple scouting.
Representatives from European clubs have reportedly begun presenting their long-term development projects to the player’s family. Meanwhile, Kauã Pavuna’s parents recently travelled to Europe to visit some of the clubs and see their facilities first-hand.
The visits are described as part of the standard process adopted by Europe’s biggest clubs when tracking elite youth prospects.
Rather than discussing transfers, the meetings are designed to showcase training methods and academy structures. They also present the sporting pathway available to young players.
Flamengo keeping teenager grounded
Despite the growing attention, there is still no official offer on the table for Kauã Pavuna.
Instead, Flamengo are said to be focused on protecting one of the academy’s brightest prospects. The Brazilian club are deliberately avoiding discussions over potential transfer values. Further, they do not want the teenager exposed to the pressure that naturally follows interest from Europe’s elite.
Internally, the midfielder is reportedly regarded as one of the standout talents of his generation at Flamengo. However, the club’s priority remains his sporting and personal development rather than accelerating any move abroad.
That cautious approach comes as Barcelona, Manchester City, Arsenal and also Bayern Munich continue to monitor his progress. European clubs are maintaining regular reports on the attacking midfielder’s evolution before deciding whether to make a future move.
While there is no suggestion a transfer is imminent, the latest developments indicate the race has become more organised behind the scenes.
For Manchester City and Arsenal, building a relationship with the player’s family at such an early stage could prove just as important as watching his performances on the pitch if Kauã Pavuna continues on his current trajectory.