Chelsea 'agree personal terms with 17-year-old Brazilian'
Seventeen-year-old Estevao Willian has burst onto the scene for club and country over the past few months and has now made 14 senior appearances for Brazilian giants Palmeiras in all competitions.
Estevao has contributed three goals and one assist in that time, netting once in each of the Copa Libertadores, Copa do Brasil and Brasileiro during the 2024 campaign so far.
Before making waves in the Palmeiras first team, the 2007-born attacker shone for Brazil at last year's Under-17 World Cup, where he struck three goals and set up three more in five matches to help his country reach the quarter-finals.
Estevao's exploits at such a tender age have naturally led to glances from top clubs across Europe, and his deal with Palmeiras — which he only signed in January — are due to expire in 2026.
Estevao 'gives green light to Chelsea contract'Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all been credited with an interest in the Brazil Under-17 international, but Chelsea appear to have stolen a march on their continental rivals.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Estevao has now given the thumbs-up to Chelsea's contract offer, and the Blues are now about to send their first official bid to Palmeiras.
Romano adds that Chelsea are expected to lodge an offer of around €32m (£27.6m) including add-ons as they enter talks with Palmeiras, and the Blues have been at the head of the queue since January.
Nothing has been signed yet, but the West London giants are said to be optimistic of their chances of bringing Estevao to the Premier League, even if he is likely to remain
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