Chelsea are the favourites to sign the Brazilian winger Bernard, beating clubs including West Ham and Leicester, according to claims on Thursday.
Website Globo Esporte claims that the Blues are currently leading the race for the player, who has several other offers.
Bernard himself likes Chelsea and likes London, and that’s why he gives the club his preference. The outlet says he’s expecting a ‘happy ending’ in the negotiations.
The 25-year-old is currently a free agent. He let his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk expire this summer so he could be more free to choose his new club.
Bernard finished the last season with 29 appearances for Shakhtar, with 10 goals and four assists. He scored against Manchester City in the Champions League group stage in October.
According to Globo Esporte, the other clubs who have made an offer for Bernard are Monaco, West Ham, Leicester City, Wolfsburg and Palmeiras. The last one has attracted him, but staying in Europe is his priority right now.
