Toon dealt transfer blow as Chelsea look set to sign January target for £12m – Report

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea are in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Vasco da Gama’s Andrey Santos; the Brazilian talent who’d been tipped to arrive on Tyneside in January.

Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella reveals that the Blues have also stolen a march on Paris Saint Germain, who were also interested in the highly-rated midfielder.

Both Barcelona and Newcastle had been heavily linked with the 18-year-old and were expected to be leading the race, but it seems Chelsea are now closing in on the teenager as part of their 2030 vision to bring top overseas talent to Stamford Bridge.

Santos has been in great from for his club, making 34 appearances and scoring eight times in Serie B as well as playing for both Brazil’s Under-18s and Under-20s. 

Disappointing news, as the Vasco talent is believed to be one of the biggest young talents in Brazil, but hopefully Dan Ashworth and our recruitment team are able to unearth another gem in the coming weeks and months if he does end up at Chelsea.

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