Chelsea are reportedly going all out to sign Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian.

Despite Estevao Willian still being just 16 years of age, Chelsea are willing to pay €60m (£51.6m) to sign the winger from Palmeiras, according to Mundo Deportivo.

However, they could run into one issue, with the same outlet claiming that Estevao’s dream is to play for Barcelona.

Chelsea have really tapped into the Brazilian market of late.

In the last transfer window, the Blues signed Deivid Washington and Angelo from Santos, while Andrey Santos joined the club from Vasco da Gama in January 2023. The midfielder recently returned from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest and could end up staying at Stamford Bridge for the rest of the season.

Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesChelsea willing to pay £52m for Estevao Willian

It looks like Chelsea really want Estevao. Over £50m for a teenager is an incredible amount of money to spend.

It is the kind of signing that will be scrutinised if Chelsea do go on to complete it, especially with the club not having the best campaign.

Things have certainly improved for Mauricio Pochettino‘s side in the Premier League recently. Following their 1-0 win against Fulham yesterday, they have now won three top-flight games in a row. It has taken them to eighth in the table.

However, Chelsea are still quite some distance away from the top four, and finishing in there would have been their objective heading into the season.

When you consider that, the club should be spending big on players who can come in now and make an immediate impact. It is clear, though, that Chelsea are now an institution who are concerned with the future just as much as the present.

It is why it is not a surprise to see them being linked with another rising star in football like Estevao.