Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing 16-year-old Gremio prodigy Gabriel Mec, and they are confident of sealing the deal for his signature.
According to Fabrízio Romano, Chelsea have already presented their project to 16-year-old South American prospect Gabriel Mec. Negotiations are currently underway with Brazilian club Gremio, and the youngster’s representatives regarding a potential move.
Gabriel Mec is highly rated in South America and he has a bright future ahead of himself. It is hardly a surprise that Chelsea are looking to sign him up. The Blues have been quite active in the transfer market when it comes to snapping up talented young players. They have put together a formidable pool of young talent at the club, and Gabriel Mec will only add to that.
The youngster will want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in Europe will be quite attractive for him. Chelsea could provide him with a clear pathway to the first team, and they could accelerate his development and nurture him into a key player.
Can Chelsea agree on a deal with Gremio?
Gremio will not want to lose a prodigious young talent like him any time soon, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. Even if they are forced to sell the player, they will look to demand a premium for him.
As for Chelsea, they will hope to secure an agreement with the player’s camp first. If the player is keen on joining the Blues, Chelsea will be in a much more stronger position when it comes to negotiations with the Brazilian club.
If Chelsea can sign the talented youngster for a reasonable price this summer, the move could prove to be a major bargain in the long term. Gabriel Mec certainly has the potential to justify the transfer outlay in the coming seasons.
However, the youngster must seek game-time assurances before making the move to Chelsea. He will not want to sit on the bench at this stage of his career, and Chelsea must provide him with a clear plan for his development. Although he might not be ready to start in the Premier League, just yet, the Blues must offer him ample opportunities to grow as a footballer. However, he will not move to London before turning 18 anyway.
