Sources have credited Real Madrid and several other top European clubs with an interest in Cruzeiro's 17-year-old midfielder, Eduardo Pape. Other Spanish clubs linked with the player include Atletico Madrid and Villarreal, along with Monaco. Arsenal and Newcastle United are monitoring the player, while Manchester City, Chelsea, and Bournemouth have also previously watched him. Bayern Munich are also looking closely and have sent a scout to see him play at the UEFA Friendship Cup. Pape's contract, which runs until 2029, has an international release clause of €100 million, although sources indicate Cruzeiro would consider a sale for approximately €40 million. No formal offers have been made. Most clubs prefer to monitor him from a distance and wait until he turns 18. Because of age restrictions, he cannot join a UK club before next summer; he turns 18 in March 2027. Cruzeiro are currently under no pressure to sell and plan to continue his development.