Chelsea to rival Arsenal and Liverpool in the battle to sign Gabriel Moscardo
Liverpool find themselves in the midst of a tussle for the promising talents of Corinthians’ 18-year-old midfielder, Gabriel Moscardo. The young South American has been turning heads across Europe, with Chelsea emerging as a formidable rival to Arsenal in the race for his signature.
Moscardo’s burgeoning reputation has certainly not gone unnoticed, with Balso expressing their interest in securing his services. The 18-year-old is dubbed one of the hottest prospects in South America.
Chelsea, known for their proactive approach to signing young talents, had a bid of £18 million for Moscardo rebuffed in the summer transfer window. The Blues now stand set to reignite their pursuit in the upcoming January window.
That is according to the Standard. The versatile midfielder has 35 appearances across all competitions. Corinthians, who obviously know of Moscardo‘s rising stock, will wait until after their presidential elections on November 25 before delving into discussions regarding a potential deal.
Moscardo to the Reds?
The conclusion of the Brazilian season in December is likely to pave the way for Moscardo’s transition to European football, with top clubs vying for his signature. The player will also command an extremely heavy price tag in the vicinity of £26m, a testament to his potential and the high demand for his skills.
Moscardo made his senior debut for Corinthians in June and has since caught the eye as a Brazil Under-23 international with a solitary performance at that level. His inclusion in the national setup further emphasises his potential to make a significant impact at the highest levels of the sport.
As the battle for his signature intensifies, the Reds must also weigh the strategic value of securing a player of Moscardo’s calibre against the stiff competition from Chelsea and other suitors along with the financial aspect of it for a player who’s yet to prove himself at the top level.
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The Reds have certainly emphasised getting on board top young talent into the squad as early as possible and that is also evident with the recent influx of a large number of signings for the academy. Whether or not Moscardo could add to our list of top youngsters is a question only time can answer.
