Chelsea are the latest Premier League club to be linked with Flamengo youngster Kauã Pavuna, whose reputation in Brazil continues to grow.
The Blues have now joined Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal among the English sides reportedly keeping an eye on the 15-year-old attacking midfielder.
We’ve already covered the interest from those three clubs, as well as the competition from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Chelsea’s name is the new addition, although their involvement appears to be at a very early stage.
And while the transfer speculation keeps building, Pavuna has been giving people plenty to talk about on the pitch too.
Chelsea keeping tabs on Flamengo teenager
According to Correio Braziliense, Chelsea are following Pavuna’s development at Flamengo.
There’s no offer on the table and no indication of negotiations between the clubs. For now, it’s another name on the list of European admirers.
The youngster is considered one of the most promising players in Flamengo’s academy, where he operates as a creative No.10.
Given how many clubs have already been mentioned, Chelsea certainly wouldn’t have a clear run at him if they eventually decided to make a move.
Pavuna has been delivering on the pitch
There are some pretty good reasons for the attention. Back in June, Pavuna scored three goals as Flamengo won the Marveld International Tournament in the Netherlands.
One of those came in a 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, before the Brazilians beat Ajax 1-0 in the final.
He then caught the eye with Brazil’s U15 side in August. During a 7-0 win over Uruguay, the midfielder produced a lovely backheel assist while surrounded by three opponents.
It was exactly the sort of improvisation that has earned him comparisons with Ronaldinho.
September brought another achievement. Pavuna scored the winner against Colombia in Brazil’s opening match of the CONMEBOL Liga Evolución, which they eventually won by beating Paraguay on penalties in the final.
He finished the competition with two goals in five appearances, adding another international trophy to his collection.
So there’s more here than the usual excitement over a technically gifted Brazilian teenager. Pavuna has already been making an impact in competitive matches and against some pretty decent opposition.
The important thing for Chelsea now is keeping track of that development. Pavuna only turned 15 in January, and FIFA’s restrictions on international transfers of minors mean any potential move to England is still some way off.
There’s no deal to discuss just yet. But with another Premier League club reportedly joining the queue, Flamengo’s young playmaker is certainly becoming a popular name in European scouting circles.
