Chelsea are advancing and preparing a bid for one £65 million forward who has been called "very similar" to footballing icon Lionel Messi.
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According to UOL journalist Bruno Andrade, Palmeiras forward Estevao Willian is firmly on their agenda.
The teenage sensation, who has a £51 million release clause in his contract, could cost as much as £65 million including commissions and other financial factors (Sport via Football 365).
However, Andrade claims Chelsea are advancing and preparing to test Palmeiras with a potential £47 million bid including add-ons for Estevao, though it remains to be seen whether this is enough to complete a deal.
Interestingly, the Brazilian's agent, Andre Crury, has called Estevao "very similar" to Messi and even tips him for the Ballon d'Or.
“He’s a real phenomenon," said Crury to AS (via Sport Witness).
"He’s the next Ballon d’Or [winner]. His name is Estevão. He’s very similar to Leo. He has power from set pieces, he is also left-footed. Not physically, because he’s taller, he’s black, but there are things that remind Messi.”