Newcastle United could reportedly be set to revive their interest in Flamengo starlet, Matheus Franca, having failed in their pursuit of the teenager during the January window.
What's the window?
According to Brazilian outlet Coluna do Fla, the Magpies reportedly made three attempts to sign the 18-year-old last month, with journalist Fabrizio Romano revealing prior to deadline day that an offer from the northeast side of around €20m (£18m) had been rebuffed.
This latest report suggests that the Rio-based outfit were looking for closer to €25m (£22m) in order to allow the promising forward to depart, with the Tynesiders having had to abandon their hopes of sealing a deal until the summer.
The piece goes on to add that the St James' Park outfit 'dream' of securing the youngster's services ahead of next season, although they are likely to be joined in the race by Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen.
Newcastle's answer to Vinicius Jr
Newcastle do appear to be putting greater emphasis on securing exciting young talent for the future, having only recently snapped up Australian teenager Garang Kuol from Central Coast Mariners, before subsequently moving the 18-year-old on loan to Hearts.
The signing of the aforementioned Franca could well be yet another astute move for Eddie Howe and co, with the highly-rated "sensation" - as lauded by the Chronicle's Aaron Stokes - having shone during his embryonic senior career to date.
That is showcased by the fact that the versatile forward - who "can play almost everywhere" according to talent scout Jacek Kulig - has seven goals to his name in just 30 appearances at first-team level.
Despite that relative inexperience, those back on Tyneside will be hoping that if they are to sign the Brazil U20 international any time soon, he can emulate the success of another gem to have departed Flamengo in the recent past - Vinicius Jr.
Much like his compatriot, the current Real Madrid star was also attracting admiring glances from Europe's elite during his time in his homeland, despite his youth, having ultimately been snapped up by Los Blancos on a £39.6m deal in May 2017.
After joining the La Liga giants a year later, the fleet-footed dynamo has since gone on to emerge as a leading figure at the Santiago Bernabeu, with 48 goals and 49 assists to his name in 199 games across all fronts, including 12 goals and six assists in all competitions so far this season.
Lauded as one of the Spanish top-flight's "most dangerous and creative players" by journalist Matt Clark, the 20-cap international is no doubt an asset that any club would be desperate to have on their books, hence the hope that Newcastle can find their next version of the winger in the form of Franca.
The latter man does seemingly share traits with the Madrid man - not just due to his nationality and ability to feature all across the frontline - showcased by the fact that the emerging wonderkid averages 2.18 dribbles completed per game as a marker of his technical brilliance, while Vinicius is only slightly ahead as he averages 2.76 for that same metric.
The path that the latter man has taken by trading life in South America for Europe is not always a voyage that proves fruitful, although if Howe can unearth a Vincius-esque talent with the signing of Franca, then those on Tyneside should be in for a treat.