Chelsea, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Fiorentina and Lazio on trail of Flamengo’s £25million-rated Brazilian wonderkid Felipz Vizeu
CHELSEA are among the top European clubs watching Brazilian wonderkid, Felipe Vizeu, according to reports in his homeland.
The 19-year-old striker was the player of the tournament at 2016 Sao Paulo Youth Cup — and scored five goals in 15 first team appearances for Flamengo last season.
And Brazilian sports website, , report Vizeu has attracted the interest of a host of top clubs from the Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga.
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As well as Chelsea, Juventus, Fiorentina, Lazio and Borussia Dortmund are also keeping a close eye on the talent.
However, Vizeu won’t come on the cheap as clubs will have to bid £25.7million to match his buy-out clause.
And Flamengo are under no pressure to sell, with the starlet having recently sign a long-term contract until 2020.
Vizeu only made his professional debut on February 10 last year and scored his first senior goal in a 1-0 win over Cabofriense ten days later.
His, team-mate, Vinicius Junior is also being tracked by several European heavyweights.
The 16-year-old, likened by some to Neymar, impressed during this season’s Sao Paulo Youth Cup.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona have all been tracking his progress.