Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers are no longer alone in the race for Wallace Yan. Portuguese giants Porto and Benfica are now moving into the picture. 

After links a week ago to Crystal Palace, Sport Witness published an explanation of the player and what he can offer.

Reports from Brazil claim the Portuguese pair are closely following the Flamengo youngster. That raises the level of competition for his signature, with the duo seen as springboards to Europe’s biggest. 

Crystal Palace are currently regarded as the club leading the race to take Wallace Yan from Brazil, with talks already reported by journalist Julio Miguel Neto. Wolves, meanwhile, continue to keep an eye on developments.

But the arrival of Porto and Benfica adds a new layer to the battle, with both Portuguese sides viewing him as a long-term investment.

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Rio, Brazil – july 27, 2025. Wallace Yan player during the game between Flamengo x Atletico MG. 17th round of Brazilian Championship at the Maracana stadium.

According to the claims, scouts from Porto and Benfica have been monitoring Wallace Yan’s progress for months. Their involvement...