Gremio defender Luis Eduardo has been linked with a move away from the Brazilian club in recent weeks, with high-profile outfits chasing him.
Chelsea and Manchester United want to sign talented young Brazilian defender Luis Eduardo, but Gremio are unwilling to let him move on.
According to an update by Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, the Brazilian defender is valued at €60 million. Chelsea and Manchester United certainly have the financial muscle to afford him, but it will be difficult for them to convince his club.
Gremio do not want to lose a player like him. Although the 19-year-old is quite young, he is an important player for them, and he has the potential to develop into a future star. The Brazilian outfit want to hold onto him for now and sell him for a substantial amount of money in the future.
Eduardo could fancy a move
Meanwhile, Luis Eduardo will be attracted to the idea of competing at the highest level. It will be interesting to see if he decides to push for a move to the Premier League in the future. Chelsea and Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world. The opportunity to join them will be quite exciting for the young defender. It would be a huge step up in his career.
The teenage sensation has the physicality and technical attributes to compete at the highest level, but he will need time to adapt to the Premier League. There is no doubt that he could be an important player for the two clubs.
Chelsea have had to deal with multiple injury problems at the back this season, and they need to sign a central defender. The Brazilian wonderkid would be a solid long-term acquisition for them. On the other hand, Manchester United need to find a reliable replacement for Harry Maguire.
The England international is in the twilight stages of his career and he will need to be replaced quickly. Signing Eduardo would be ideal for them. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs decide to test the resolve of the Brazilian club with an offer in the coming weeks.
