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Barcelona believes their name is being used to artificially raise the price of Brazilian player Eduardo Conceicao, whom they have no interest in signing. Meanwhile, Manchester City is reportedly keen on acquiring him.
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Barcelona feel their name is being used to inflate price of Brazilian rising star
According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, it has come to light that Barcelona have no interest in pursuing Eduardo Conceicao, with club sources suggesting that their name is being used to increase the player’s market value.
The young Brazilian has been at the centre of growing transfer speculation in recent weeks, with multiple reports linking him to a potential move to Europe.
Among the clubs mentioned, Manchester City have shown strong intent, pushing to secure an agreement well in advance.
Earlier claims suggested that the player was willing to delay negotiations with other clubs while waiting for Barcelona to make a formal move.
That story positioned the Catalan side as a preferred destination, creating the impression that a future deal was only a matter of time.
However, the latest update paints a very different picture.
As per the outlet, Barcelona sources have dismissed those claims entirely, indicating that there is no active interest from their side.
Internally, the belief is that the club’s name is being used as leverage in ongoing discussions to drive up both visibility and valuation.
Interestingly, this clarification significantly changes the context of the situation.
What initially appeared to be a competitive race between top European clubs now looks more like a calculated market strategy surrounding the player.
Meanwhile, there is also an important regulatory factor at play. Due to FIFA rules, Conceicao cannot complete a move to Europe until January 2028.
Barcelona feels their reputation is being leveraged to increase Eduardo Conceicao's market value, despite having no intention to pursue him.
Manchester City is among the clubs showing strong interest in Eduardo Conceicao, actively seeking to secure a deal.
Eduardo Conceicao has been the subject of increasing transfer rumors, particularly linking him to moves in Europe.

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While that timeline rules out any immediate transfer, it has not stopped clubs from attempting to secure early agreements, which is a common approach when dealing with highly rated young talents.
In that context, the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City are among those looking to take advantage of that window.
With Barcelona now distancing themselves, the situation becomes clearer, as they are focused targets that are more suited to their current sporting priorities.