Chelsea are reportedly plotting a move for Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian who is rated at 51 million pounds.
According to reports, the West London team have held an advance discussion to secure the acquisition of the 16-year-old Brazilian International.
It was reported that the two-time European champions had representatives in Brazil to hold a contract discussion with Palmeias president Leila Pereira over the signature of Estevao Willian.
The 16-year-old is said to have a 51 million pounds release clause in his current contract and the club President won't receive anything less.
Estevao Willian also known as Messinho has drawn the interest of several European top clubs including FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain.
However, according to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea remains in pole position to sign the winger having an advantage over Barcelona due to their financial crisis.
The Italian journalists said the Blues are pushing hard to sign the 16-year-old, but it is not clear if they are planning to trigger the release clause.
Chelsea are believed to be open to negotiating a different package for the promising star but if they want to avoid paying the release clause in one go, they will probably have to pay around £64.5 million.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be active in the winter transfer window in other to strengthen his squad due to their disastrous performances since the start of the season.
Who is Estevao Willian?
Estevao Willian better known as Messinho or Estevao, is a Brazilian football player who plays as a winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club Palmeiras.
Willian was born in Franca, Brazil, and started his youth career with the academy of Cruzeiro in 2017.
On 7 December 2023, Estevao made his professional debut for Palmeiras at 16 years and 8 months, he became the club's fourth youngest player ever.
What's next for Chelsea?
It remains to be seen if the Blues will trigger Messinho's release clause in other to land him this winter or wait until summer transfer window.
According to reports, the West London team have held an advance discussion to secure the acquisition of the 16-year-old Brazilian International.
It was reported that the two-time European champions had representatives in Brazil to hold a contract discussion with Palmeias president Leila Pereira over the signature of Estevao Willian.
The 16-year-old is said to have a 51 million pounds release clause in his current contract and the club President won't receive anything less.
Estevao Willian also known as Messinho has drawn the interest of several European top clubs including FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain.
However, according to transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea remains in pole position to sign the winger having an advantage over Barcelona due to their financial crisis.
The Italian journalists said the Blues are pushing hard to sign the 16-year-old, but it is not clear if they are planning to trigger the release clause.
Chelsea are believed to be open to negotiating a different package for the promising star but if they want to avoid paying the release clause in one go, they will probably have to pay around £64.5 million.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be active in the winter transfer window in other to strengthen his squad due to their disastrous performances since the start of the season.
Who is Estevao Willian?
Estevao Willian better known as Messinho or Estevao, is a Brazilian football player who plays as a winger for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club Palmeiras.
Willian was born in Franca, Brazil, and started his youth career with the academy of Cruzeiro in 2017.
On 7 December 2023, Estevao made his professional debut for Palmeiras at 16 years and 8 months, he became the club's fourth youngest player ever.
What's next for Chelsea?
It remains to be seen if the Blues will trigger Messinho's release clause in other to land him this winter or wait until summer transfer window.