Manchester United may be accelerating their background work on Gabriel Veneno, but reports from Brazil suggest there will be no movement any time soon.
The Atlético Mineiro teenager has been mentioned in English reports as a player the Premier League club are monitoring closely. However, Brazilian outletBolavipsay the situation inside Atlético remains calm and unchanged.
Club officials reportedly see the interest as natural given the player’s potential. At the same time, they have no intention of opening talks or entertaining negotiations right now.
The priority at Atlético is to develop him first and talk about transfers later.
Atlético stance: no rush to sell
According to Bolavip, Atlético-MG do not believe this is the moment to discuss a sale of the 16-year-old forward.
Even though Manchester Unitedare said to be watching him closely, the Brazilian club’s internal message is that his progression inside their project comes first.
The club view the attention from Europe as a sign that the player’s value is rising. Still, that does not change the plan.
Veneno is expected to remain part of Atlético’s long-term sporting project as he continues to develop at youth level and gradually approaches senior football.
Interest from across Europe
Manchester United are not the only club following his progress. Bolavip report that Arsenal, Chelsea, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund are also keeping tabs on the teenager.
Atlético are aware of that interest but do not see it as a reason to accelerate any discussions. The club reportedly inserted a high release clause for foreign clubs and intend to wait for the right moment before considering any major transfer.
Patience required for United
There is also a simple regulatory obstacle. FIFA rules prevent Veneno from moving abroad before the age of 18. Since he is currently 16, any international transfer would only be possible from 2027.
That alone explains Atlético’s calm stance. From Manchester United’s perspective, the current situation is about early positioning and scouting rather than a deal on the horizon.
For now, the Brazilian club expects their teenage prospect to keep developing at home while Europe watches from distance.