Chelsea have been linked with a move for 17-year-old Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian in the last few months.
According to a report from Goal Brasil, Chelsea are now closing in on signing Estevao Willian. But they will face competition from Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid. The Blues are preparing a fresh offer to sign the 17-year-old, and a deal of around €75 million could be sealed soon.
Estevao Willian is highly regarded across Europe, and he has a big future ahead of him. It is no surprise that clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keen on him. Arsenal need more depth in the wide ,areas and the 17-year-old would be a long-term prospect. They could help the South American develop into a key player for the club.
Meanwhile, Barcelona need more quality at their disposal as well. Signing one of the best young talents in Brazilian football would be a step in the right direction. However, they are going through financial difficulties, and they might struggle to outbid Chelsea in the race for the player.
Real Madrid to move for Estevao Willian?
Real Madrid have a proven track record of snapping up talented young players from Brazil, and it remains to be seen whether they can beat Chelsea to the signature of Willian. They have the financial resources to pay €75 million for the player as well.
The talented young winger will be tempted to join a big club this summer, and the opportunity to play for Chelsea or Real Madrid could be quite attractive for him. He will hope for ample first-team opportunities next season and a clear pathway to the first-team. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea and Real Madrid are prepared to provide him with such assurances.
Chelsea, in particular, have shown a tendency to invest in talented young players in recent years, and it seems that they are looking to add to the pool of young talent at the club with the signing of Willian.
The Blues will hope that the 17-year-old can adapt to English football and fulfil his potential with them. Even though he is likely to cost a premium right now, the winger could end up justifying the investment in the coming seasons.
