DONE DEAL as Chelsea set to sign Brazilian midfielder

Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a move for Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.

The 18-year-old has linked with a move to the Premier League with the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and Manchester City all said to be interested in signing him.

Considered as one of the Brazilian prospects, Santos is set to move to Europe with Chelsea as the Blues continue their ‘Vision 2030’ to bring in stars for the future.

According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are set to finalize a deal for the Brazilian midfielder, with the deal already at the final stages.

Chelsea are close on completing this deal for Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama #CFC pic.twitter.com/pCnFL9NLa8

— Chelsea Lens (@chelsealens_) December 23, 2022

Another report from Goal claimed that Santos will sign a five-year contract with the Blues. Santos reportedly has a €40 million release clause, while it is believed Chelsea reached an agreement to sign him for €20 million.

When Santos will join Chelsea still remains unclear. Reports out of Brazil state talks are still ongoing over whether the teenager will make the switch in the January transfer window or next summer.