Chelsea are set to be busy in the last few days of the January transfer window as they look to complete both incomings and outgoings.
So far, only Trevoh Chalobah has joined the first team squad after being recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace. The defender has started both Premier League games since coming back.
A number of big names have been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month, with many believing signings are needed in order to secure their place in the Champions League for next season.
Chelsea to agree deal today to sign Denner
However, the club have been insistent on signing players for the future ahead of their elite rivals, with South America being a hotbed for talent.
One player they have strongly been linked to in recent days is 16-year-old Denner, currently playing for Corinthians.
According to GE Globo, the Blues are set for a meeting today that could finalise a deal in the region of £10m for the left-back, with him able to join up with the club in 2026.
Denner is the cousin of Arsenal centre-back Gabriel, and if family genes are anything to go by he has the chance to establish himself as a top player.
The Brazilian is seen as one of the best defenders in the Premier League, with Alan Shearer describing Gabriel as ‘outstanding’ to the Rest is Football podcast.
Who is Denner?
Born in 2008, it is very clear the best days are ahead of Denner as he looks to break into first team football.
Despite being a left-back, he recently starred as an attacking force in the Copinha tournament as part of the U20s side.
He scored three goals and assisted one other in eight games, and this seems to have certainly left an impression on Chelsea.
Blues fans will no doubt be hoping that in the next few days, a deal is done for a player who can make an immediate impact on the first team, however for now it looks as if the owners are not straying from their plans to build a side for the future.
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