Transfer News: Chelsea leading the race to sign Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur target

Chelsea leading the race to sign Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur target

Chelsea are in pole position to sign Flamengo midfielder Gerson.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund are keen on the Brazilian, it’s reported in Brazil asserting that Tottenham have made their enthusiasm for Gerson progressively concrete with a £16m offer.

Ivisionsport presently guarantee that Chelsea need to sign the talented midfielder and add him to Frank Lampard’s new young squad, which they have already signedHakim Ziyech for £33m from Ajax.

The Blues agreed a £54m deal with RB Leipzig for striker Timo Werner and now they need a midfielder and Gerson possesses all the necessary qualities.

Flamengo want £30m for their man, who they re-signed from Roma last July for £10.5m.

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Flamengo midfielder turned down Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona before joining Serie A side Roma, where he persevered through a bad dream before being lent to Fiorentina.

Chelsea are all out this season to sign quality young players, as Frank Lampard want to make a statement that he could challenge for trophies next season.

It remains to be seen if Chelsea can get a deal over the line for Flamengo midfielder Gerson.