Chelsea is in continued discussions with Palmeiras regarding a potential €60 million transfer for the highly-rated Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian.
Despite interest from Barcelona, reliable sources close to the matter indicate that Chelsea is currently the frontrunner in securing his signature.
As negotiations progress, Chelsea has taken decisive steps, particularly in structuring payment terms centered around Estevao’s €60 million release clause. Notably, this financial commitment appears to be less feasible for Barcelona, given their current Financial Fair Play concerns.
Under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, Chelsea has consistently prioritized the recruitment of young talents. If successful, this potential acquisition would align with the club’s strategy.
Moreover, with Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, there’s a sense that Chelsea is beginning to unlock the full potential of its talented and youthful squad at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea booked their slot in the finals of the Carabao Cup, after a commanding 6-1 win against Middlesbrough.