Meanwhile, Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa has also been linked with a switch to West London. The 19-year-old, who currently plays for Santos in his homeland, will line up for his country at this summer’s Olympics and is seen as one of South America’s highest-rated emerging youngsters.
Commonly referred to by his nickname – Gabigol – there has been reports that the player has declared his interest in a move to Chelsea, although Juventus have already made their move for the prodigy. The report suggests that the Blues have made a bid of £25 million in an attempt to lure the player to Stamford Bridge, but Barbosa’s current employers also remain confident that they can persuade him to stay.
Barbosa was a member of Brazil’s Copa America squad this summer, scoring once in a 7-1 demolition of Haiti, and may feel like a move to Europe is the next logical step in his progression as a player. A move to Chelsea would see him join fellow Brazilians Oscar, Willian, Kenedy, and the chance to learn and train alongside his compatriots may ultimately work in Chelsea’s favour during negotiations.
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