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Romano reveals Chelsea are 'confident' in race for Brazilian wonderkid
Cameron Smith
- 21 Jul 2024 19:30 BST
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Chelsea are confident they will be able to finalise a deal for Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Mec, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 16-year-old has emerged as a key target in recent days and the Blues are now pushing to reach an agreement.
Mec is yet to make his senior debut for Gremio, but he is regarded as one of the biggest talents in Brazilian football and Chelsea are eager to finalise a deal.
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News of interest from the west London club was first revealed by Radio Imortal and transfer expert Romano has provided an update on the situation.
He posted on X: “Chelsea have presented their project to Brazilian talent Gabriel Mec and they’re confident to make the deal happen.
“Negotiations underway with both Gremio and 2008 born talent’s camp, keen on joining Chelsea.”
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Gabriel Mec to Chelsea?
Chelsea have already signed four Brazilian youngsters since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital took over ownership in 2022 - Andrey Santos, Deivid Washington, Angelo Gabriel and Estevao Willian - and Mec could become the latest.
The Gremio teenager has been frequently compared to Neymar, but he is yet to make his mark in senior football.
🚨🔵 Chelsea have presented their project to Brazilian talent Gabriel Mec and they’re confident to make the deal happen.
Negotiations underway with both Gremio and 2008 born talent’s camp, keen on joining Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/nFzRNLNhZ5— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2024
Mec could replace Rio Ngumoha in Chelsea’s academy following the Englishman’s departure upon the expiration of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool have been heavily linked with signing Ngumoha and they are on the verge of finalising a deal for the talented 16-year-old.
Mec could become Chelsea’s sixth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo.
In addition, Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino and Atlanta United left-back Caleb Wiley are also expected to join Chelsea before the 2024 summer transfer window slams shut at the end of August.
