Liverpool seek structured Allan deal with post-World Cup plan

Liverpool’s pursuit of Allan has moved into clearer focus after fresh details from Brazil outlined how the Reds are attempting to structure a potential agreement with Palmeiras.

According to RTI Esporte, the €35 million figure previously linked with the 21-year-old would not be a flat fee. Instead, Liverpool are understood to be proposing a package split between a guaranteed payment and performance-related bonuses, with the move potentially taking place after the 2026 World Cup.

No agreement has been reached, but the nature of discussions suggests groundwork has already been laid.

The central issue appears to be how the deal would be constructed rather than whether interest exists.

Palmeiras are reportedly seeking to retain 20 per cent of Allan’s economic rights in any transfer. Alternatively, they would require a higher guaranteed sum if Liverpool insist on acquiring 100 per cent of the player’s rights.

That stance reflects Palmeiras’ confidence in Allan’s long-term ceiling. Internally, he is viewed as a core part of Abel Ferreira’s squad and one of the club’s most valuable assets.

Allan is under contract until December 2029, which strengthens Palmeiras’ negotiating position and reduces any urgency to sell.

RTI Esporte claim Liverpool are aiming to secure priority in a deal that would only see Allan move to England after the World Cup. That mirrors previous arrangements involving Brazilian talents, where transfers were agreed in advance but completed later.

Such a structure would allow Palmeiras to retain Allan through a key domestic and international cycle while giving Liverpool security against rival European interest.

From Liverpool’s perspective, spreading the financial commitment across fixed and variable components aligns with modern recruitment models, particularly for emerging South American prospects.

However, it remains too early to draw firm conclusions, especially given reports that Liverpool briefly stepped back from discussions at one stage. That pause is not believed to represent a withdrawal, but rather a recalibration of terms.

Allan remains a Palmeiras player and will continue under Abel Ferreira while negotiations evolve in the background. If Liverpool return with stronger guarantees or agree to a sell-on structure closer to Palmeiras’ demands, talks could accelerate before the summer window. Much will depend on whether European rivals enter the picture and how firmly Palmeiras hold their valuation in the coming months.

Would Liverpool be right to compromise on sell-on terms to secure Allan early, or should they hold firm on valuation?