Chelsea consider youngster Deivid Washington as ‘unprofitable’ at this moment in time, hence rumours about a loan exit.
That’s according to journalist Jorge Nicola, who covers Flamengo’s potential interest in the striker following reports from Brazil.
A report earlier today stated that Santos and Flamengo were both considering moves for the 19-year-old, who has found himself stuck in he U23 set up for Chelsea this season.
Talks with the Blues have reportedly led both parties to thinking that a loan deal may be best for him, with their attention currently on options in Europe.
That hadn’t stopped sides in Brazil from looking, though, with his old side Santos and Flamengo both potentially ready to make their move for him.
They both want a new striker in the new year and Washington, once highly regarded in his homeland, would fit the bill nicely.
Nicola has tried to find out information on that front but is yet to get any confirmation, instead revealing what he’s been told is being said about Washington at Chelsea from the last time he asked about the youngster.
“I need to update you on the search at Flamengo for a number 9 to a new target,” he said.
“Deivid Washington, only 19 years old, revealed athlete at Santos and sold in the middle of last year to Chelsea, operation of €15m.
“Washington is a very good player and has been prepared by Chelsea to be successful in the main team.
“I’m still waiting for a confirmation from a person from Chelsea to know if the English club agrees to negotiate with him. What I had heard the last time I asked about David Washington is that he was unprofitable.
“Even because Chelsea bets too much on this player, unlike other athletes who have also been hired and negotiated.
“Just to add in relation to Flamengo and the search for a 9. With the departure of Gabigol, the fact that Carlinho has not been able to convince, and Pedro maybe just come back in the second half, it is natural that Flamengo thinks of a first-level 9 and David Washington meets expectations.”
