Arsenal are reportedly interested in beating Chelsea and other high-profile clubs to Brazilian prodigy Estevao Willian.
According to Brazilian journalist Thiago Fernandes, Arsenal are hoping to beat Chelsea to the signature of Estevao Willian. Palmeiras value the Brazilian wonderkid at €45 million, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested in him.
Willian is highly rated in South America, and he has a bright future ahead of him. He could develop into a long-term asset for Arsenal if they can get the deal done. The Gunners have a proven track record of nurturing young players into established first-team players, and the Brazilian will certainly be tempted to join them if the opportunity presents itself.
Arsenal have put together a formidable squad, and they will look to add to the pool of young talent at the club. It will be interesting to see if they can beat their London rivals and secure his services now.
Chelsea want to sign Estevao Willian
Chelsea are keen on the Palmeiras winger as well. They have done well to snap up a number of talented young South Americans in recent years and it seems that the Blues are keen on expanding the pool of young talent at the club.
The likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping tabs on his situation as well. The South American prodigy could be tempted to move to Spain because of the cultural similarities, and it remains to be seen now the situation develops.
Estevao needs to join a club with a clear pathway to the first team, and he will not want to sit on the bench at a big club. He will need ample exposure in order to continue his development, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal are prepared to provide him with such assurances.
Whoever ends up signing the talented young Brazilian winger will have a tremendous future prospect on their ants. Although the €45 million asking price might come across as a premium right now, he could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons. Both Arsenal and Chelsea at the financial resources to pay the reported asking price, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
