Chelsea and Manchester United have opened talks to sign Gremio defensive sensation Luis Eduardo.
According to a report from AS, Chelsea and Manchester United are both interested in acquiring the services of Luis Eduardo. The Premier League giants have quietly initiated talks with Gremio to sign the Brazilian youth international.
The 17-year-old has come up the ranks at Gremio. While he is officially a part of their Under-20s, the teenage sensation has already made his professional debut.
His meteoric rise has caught the attention of quite a few top clubs from across Europe. While Gremio did try to secure his future with a new deal and a €60 million release clause, they are unlikely to hold onto him for long, given the number of clubs that are after his signature.
Speed, strength, and defensive composure are three of top topmost qualities that clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea admire. His performances at the Under-17 World Cup further enhanced his reputation. Both English giants have been keeping tabs on his progress for some time, and they have already started making moves to sign him.
Premier League giants to battle for Eduardo
United and Chelsea have already made contact to sign the teenager. They have held talks with Gremio to learn more about a potential transfer.
Both clubs are now gearing up to make an offer in the coming weeks, and the price tag doesn’t seem to be that big a problem for them.
Gremio are unlikely are lower their demands; as a result, the biggest question for United is if they are willing to fork out that big a fee on someone who is an exceptional talent but hardly has any experience at the highest level. Given their financial situation, United might baulk at the asking price. However, the same cannot be said about Chelsea.
The Blues’ project revolves around signing the best young players. As a result, they often tend to bet on youngsters, and even this won’t be that different.
As things stand, this promises to be an intense transfer battle between two of the biggest clubs in England.