CHELSEA are continuing to add players to their growing squadas they agree a fee to bring in a new Brazilian wonderkid.
The Blues have spent over £600million since Todd Boehly took over last season and they are about to spend even more.
The club now look like they are about to add Brazilian youngster Angelo Gabriel from Santos to their list of summer signings.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have agreed a £15million deal for the 18-year-old.
Angelo has already featured 129 times for Santos at his young age, scoring five goals for the Brazilian outfit.
He has previously been likened to PSG star Neymar who also spent his formative years playing for Santos.
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According to Romano, Barcelona have a right of first refusal to sign Angelo, but are expected turned down the option to activate the clause.
The Catalan side have 48 hours to match Chelsea’s bid for the tricky winger who’s contract expires in 2024.
Chelsea will be able to complete the deal if the clause isn’t activated and Angelo can become a Premier League player.
It is reported he will sign a deal until 2029 and join Chelsea on their pre-season before potentially going out on loan.
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The West London club have already been active in the summer transfer window with regard to both incomings and outgoing players.
New boss Mauricio Pochettino will be able to call on Christopher Nkunku who completed his £52million move from RB Leipzig.
Chelsea have also seen big names like N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly leave the club in favour of a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Other big players could leave too with Kai Havertz all but confirmed as an Arsenal player and Mason Mount the subject of three rejected bids from Manchester United.
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