Chelsea now leading the race to sign £26m midfielder, deal could be agreed before January

According to reports, Chelsea are currently in the lead in the transfer competition with Corinthians for midfielder Gabriel Moscardo.

The Evening Standard reports that a deal may be reached prior to the opening of the January transfer window, given the conclusion of the Brazilian season.

Moscardo has solidified his status as an exceptionally prospective midfielder, whom a number of clubs are eager to acquire in the near future.

The Blues made every effort to acquire him by the close of the summer transfer window, which had become increasingly hectic with the additions of Todd Boehly and others.

Their offer to acquire his signature in late summer was ultimately rejected, and they are now confronted with more formidable competition.

The Blues are currently competing domestically and internationally for his services. Barcelona is an organization that is extremely motivated to complete a transfer in order to replace Sergio Busquets.

It is now apparent that the Blues are in the lead, as reports indicate they are preparing to compete with Arsenal for the services of the adolescent.

Under the leadership of Todd Boehly, signing inexperienced players has been a recurring practice at Stamford Bridge. He has acquired a plethora of talents for tomorrow in addition to signing players with immediate impact.

Individuals such as Andrey Santos and Deivid Washington, who are consistently given opportunities in the first team at Stamford Bridge, possess an abundance of potential.

Nevertheless, the most anticipation revolves around Kendry Paez, who is unable to make his debut with the team until 2025.

Following his emergence as a regular member of the senior Ecuador squad at the tender age of 16, he has garnered comparisons to Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe in terms of potential.