Palmeiras is close to finalizing a deal for Fabio So, an 18-year-old Portuguese midfielder who recently departed from Burnley. So is considered a box-to-box midfielder and was assessing options within Europe when Palmeiras began negotiations. It is reported that the club's recent success in developing youth talent excited his staff. This past season, he played 24 games for Burnley's youth teams and previously represented Newcastle at the under-15 level. The player is expected to travel to Brazil next week to sign a contract and will join the under-20 squad to complete his development.