Chelsea is now leading the race to sign the £26 million midfielder, and a deal might be reached before January

Due to the end of the Brazilian season, a deal might be reached before the January transfer market even starts, according to the Evening Standard.

Gabriel Moscardo has established himself as a very promising midfielder who a number of clubs are interested in signing shortly.

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The Blues worked hard to get him in near the end of the summer transfer window, which had already proven to be a busy one under Todd Boehly.

Their ate-summer bid was eventually rejected, and they now face stiffer competition for his signature.

The Blues will now have competition for his services both at home and overseas. Barcelona is very focused on completing a deal to fill the vacuum left by Sergio Busquets.

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Chelsea is leading the Moscardo race.

The Blues currently appear to be in the lead, with reports that they are set to compete with Arsenal for the teenager.

Todd Boehly’s tenure at Stamford Bridge has seen him sign a number of young players. He has brought in a slew of stars for the future as well as individuals who can make an instant impact.

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Andrey Santos and Deivid Washington, for example, have a lot of potential if they get regular first-team appearances at Stamford Bridge.

However, the most excitement surrounds Kendry Paez, who will not be eligible to join the team until 2025.

He has been compared to Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe in terms of talent after becoming a fixture for Ecuador’s senior team at the age of 16.