Chelsea hope to strike deal over £47m forward ahead of Arsenal
Chelsea is going to have a busy summer as they try to strengthen their base and move forward after yet another challenging season.
For the most part of the season, Mauricio Pochettino’s youthful Blues team has struggled with numerous injuries, which has led to significant inconsistent performances.
Nevertheless, Chelsea is now within striking distance of a Europa League spot after two convincing victories against rivals in London, so there is cause for hope moving forward.
The Blues may yet add players to their roster as the summer transfer window approaches.
And now, according to journalist Rudy Galetti, the Blues are frontrunners for a £47million prodigy who has been linked with the likes of Arsenal and likened to Lionel Messi.
The player in question is Palmeiras’ Estevao Willian, one of Brazil’s most exciting young footballers.
What has Rudy Galetti said about Chelsea and Estevao Willian?
Galetti has taken to X to claim that “Chelsea are leading the race and aim to reach an agreement with Palmeiras soon, as told.”
The journalist also spoke about interest from Bayern Munich in the 17-year-old, while Barcelona are out of the race and Real Madrid are focused elsewhere.
Last week, UOL reported that Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have also been in talks with Palmeiras over Estevao.
The Brazilian outlet claimed that the ‘English team’ was offering €30million (£25million) up front with add-ons taking it to €55-60million (£47-51million).
From €45million (£39million) upwards, the add-ons would become more rigorous, with such targets as the number of goals he scores, appearances in European competition and international call-ups.
Estevao Willian would be great signing for resurgent Chelsea
Estevao would be a great acquisition for Chelsea and yet another statement of intent with regards to putting together a team full of potential future superstars.
Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout has compared the ‘spectacular dribbler’ to Lionel Messi and Takefusa Kubo, as well as deeming him a 10 out of 10 in terms of potential.
Meanwhile, fellow scouting outlet SFTBL wrote: ‘Estevao consistently makes amazing moments happen.
‘Some are just smart, orthodox moves, others are wacky, outside-of-the-box moves that other players wouldn’t even think of.
‘The crux of his brilliance is that he has the smarts, the technique, and the athleticism to make so many different things just… work.’