Chelsea appear to be making good progress in pursuit of Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian ahead of the likes of Arsenal.
Over the past few days, speculation has intensified with regards to the Blues and the Palmeiras forward.
For instance, Rudy Galetti claimed that Chelsea were frontrunners for Estevao, a player also said to be on the radar of the Gunners.
Now, Fabrizio Romano has shared two updates which bode very well for the Stamford Bridge outfit, and not so much for Arsenal.
Romano said he was told that the initial bid - which is still to be sent - will be around EUR32million (PS27.5million) plus add-ons, as talks with Palmeiras will follow.
"Nothing done yet but #CFC remain clear favorites since January," added the Italian.
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Then, at 5:37pm, Romano issued a follow-up update on how Chelsea reportedly plan to structure their payment for Estevao.
The Blues apparently plan to offer EUR32million (PS27.5million) up front, plus EUR25million (PS21.5million) in add-ons based on the player's performances.
More on Willian Estevao and Chelsea. Club's plan is to offer around EUR32m plus add-ons in excess of release clause value (EUR55m).
Initial proposal could be EUR32m plus EUR25m in add-ons, based on Estevao's performances.
Personal terms already agreed, as reported. pic.twitter.com/d4YgyJPY9w
- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 8, 2024 View Tweet
Chelsea ahead of Arsenal in Estevao Willian race While Arsenal don't seem to be out of the race for Estevao, Chelsea appear to have raced ahead.
The breakthrough in terms of personal terms is key, and next we'll have to see what Palmeiras make of the Blues' offer.
If Arsenal want to stand a chance of winning the race for Estevao, they need to move quickly both in terms of personal terms and making a good offer for his club.
