Two days ago, we covered claims made in Spain and Brazil that Corinthians have already rejected two offers from Chelsea for Gabriel Moscardo. It was also stated the Blues could table a new proposal in the winter market.
The Premier League side will have to battle it out with Barcelona to secure the 18-year-old’s services.
Sport again highlight Chelsea’s failure to agree a deal with the Brazilian club and that has presented the La Liga side with an opportunity to acquire his services.
Barca sporting director Deco has already held talks with Corinthians to position his side to agree a deal in advance, like they did with Athletico Paranaense for Vitor Roque.
The newspaper insists Moscardo’s qualities are better suited to Xavi Hernández’s system than the one employed by Chelsea.
Deco, for his part, will try to accelerate efforts in order to get ahead of the English club in the race to sign the Brazilian.
Although the negotiations between the west London club and Corinthians have been ‘bogged down’, that could change with a fresh offer.
With both Chelsea and Barcelona keen on Moscardo, a transfer battle could be on the cards.
