Eduardo captained Brazil at the U17 World Cup and was heavily scouted throughout the competition as his side finished fourth, losing on penalties to eventual finalists Portugal. Spanish outlet AS reports that his exceptional pace reportedly reaching 38 km/h while playing for Gremio’s U20 side earlier this year has placed clubs on alert and fast-tracked negotiations.

Both Manchester United and Chelsea are understood to have “done their homework” and begun exploring a potential deal. Offers are expected to arrive in the coming weeks, though any move will require a significant financial commitment. Eduardo signed a new contract with Gremio earlier this year, tying him to the club until 2028 and inserting a £53 million release clause.

United have made youth recruitment a central part of their long-term project, adding prospects such as Chido Obi, Sekou Kone, and Diego Leon in recent transfer windows. The club believes Eduardo has the technical quality and athletic profile to become a future first-team defender.

Manager Ruben Amorim has earned praise for his willingness to integrate young players into the senior squad, and Eduardo’s arrival would align with that philosophy.

The Portuguese coach has already promoted several teenagers, including 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, who made headlines last week after scoring a hat-trick in Manchester United’s 7–0 win over Liverpool at U18 level. Gabriel has trained with the first team and is tipped as a potential Premier League record-breaker for youngest debut.

If he continues his rise, Gabriel could surpass United’s youngest Premier League appearance holders Angel Gomes, Shola Shoretire, and Chido Obi and even challenge the competition’s all-time record held by Ethan Nwaneri.

As United continue reshaping their squad under Amorim, the pursuit of Luis Eduardo signals an aggressive push toward securing elite young talent before they become unattainable. With negotiations underway and competition from Chelsea intensifying, the coming weeks could determine whether Old Trafford becomes the next destination for Brazil’s newest defensive prodigy.