Chelsea Agree Deal to Sign Brazilian Midfielder Andrey Santos

• Chelsea look set to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Vasco Da Gama
• Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Barcelona, and Newcastle were all eyeing the youngster
• However, it is Chelsea who seem to have won the race to sign the teenage sensation

Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.

The Vasco Da Gama star has enjoyed a steady rise to prominence in recent months after he made his breakthrough earlier in the year.

According to Metro UK, Santos has courted interest from top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Newcastle United and Manchester City.

However, it is Chelsea who seem to have won the race to sign him, with reports suggesting a deal has already been reached.

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Brazilian outlet Globo claims the West Londoners are set to fork out €20 million (£17.5m) to sign Santos.

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Globo reports that the midfielder is due to travel to London to undergo a medical before he pens a contract with Chelsea.

The development comes just weeks after Santos signed a contract extension with Vasco Da Gama, which keeps him tied to the club until 2027 and pushed his release clause to €50million.

While the youngster is yet to break into the Brazilian senior team, he has already represented the South American country in the youth teams.

Chelsea was pushed into the market for reinforcements in the midfield, with both Jorginho and N'Golo Kante facing uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge.

The pair's contract is set to expire in the summer and Kante has already been linked with a move to Barcelona.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Chelsea won't panic in the winter market despite having Pierre Emerick Aubameyang as the only recognized striker.

The Blues were first reported to want to push Nkunku's transfer to January but with an injury of his own, it makes no sense bringing him to the club early.

Graham Potter will have to compete for the rest of the season with limited options with Chelsea still active in the FA Cup and the Champions League.