Chelsea is prepared to compete with Liverpool and Arsenal for a £26 million transfer, and talks have initiated today.

Chelsea is reportedly set to compete with Liverpool and Arsenal for the potential transfer of Corinthians wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo, with an estimated cost of around £26 million.

The Brazilian teenager has garnered significant interest from some of the Premier League’s top clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal, according to reports from the Evening Standard.

The report highlights November 25th as a crucial date, as it marks the conclusion of Corinthians’ presidential elections, potentially paving the way for discussions about a deal.

Moscardo aligns with Chelsea’s preferred player profile under Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali since taking over the club from Roman Abramovich.

With a track record of attracting elite young talents like Andrey Santos, Chelsea may entice Moscardo to move to west London, providing him with regular playing opportunities and the chance for further development.

Liverpool has been reconstructing their midfield recently and might benefit from acquiring another young talent, offering a different dimension compared to recent additions such as Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister.

On the other hand, Arsenal is generally well-equipped in the midfield, having secured Declan Rice and Jorginho in the last two transfer windows. However, considering Jorginho’s age, there might be room for another addition in the near future.