Chelsea are ahead of Manchester City in the battle for Sporting Lisbon superkid Bruma.
Bruma was the summer target of City boss Roberto Mancini as he attempted to sign the player last month, but was scared off by Sporting’s asking price for the teen. Now Chelsea looks interested in Bruma. The Portuguese player has been compared to Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and is one the hottest youth prodigies across Europe.
England will be Bruma’s next destination once he decides to leave Sporting – and West London the likely location with older brother Mesca doing great things at Fulham. Mesca began his junior career at Chelsea before making the switch to the Cottagers last year. Unfortunately, he has just been ruled out for six months with a knee injury.
Di Matteo is ready to splash the cash to bring the talented youngster to Stamford bridge and the January transfer window can see the player shift to the Premier league.