Chelsea are preparing a £5.4million swoop for Brazilian wonderkid Nilmar when the transfer window opens in January, according to reports.
The 20-year-old striker is a target for many of Europe's top clubs but Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is leading the chase.
Internacional de Porto Alegre president Fernando Carvalho denied there was a deal for his young player earlier this week but he is now believed to be on his way to Europe for a meeting with Stamford Bridge officials.
Nilmar's father, Nilton Honorato, also insists a move is imminent: 'It is difficult for him to be at Inter next year,'
'It really seems that many clubs are interested in his football, also making good proposals,' he told Sky Sports.
'The English football certainly pleases Nilmar and me also.
'What we would not like would be that he had to play in a place of lesser expression.'
Despite representing Brazil at all levels Nilmar would not qualify for a work permit and Chelsea are set to loan him to CSKA Moscow for 12 months until he does.
Nilmar's arrival could mean Finnish striker Mikael Forssell leaving Chelsea for Birmingham - where he is currently on loan.
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I've never heard of him..anyone got any info on him etc?
is he worth chasing over?
The 20-year-old striker is a target for many of Europe's top clubs but Chelsea's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is leading the chase.
Internacional de Porto Alegre president Fernando Carvalho denied there was a deal for his young player earlier this week but he is now believed to be on his way to Europe for a meeting with Stamford Bridge officials.
Nilmar's father, Nilton Honorato, also insists a move is imminent: 'It is difficult for him to be at Inter next year,'
'It really seems that many clubs are interested in his football, also making good proposals,' he told Sky Sports.
'The English football certainly pleases Nilmar and me also.
'What we would not like would be that he had to play in a place of lesser expression.'
Despite representing Brazil at all levels Nilmar would not qualify for a work permit and Chelsea are set to loan him to CSKA Moscow for 12 months until he does.
Nilmar's arrival could mean Finnish striker Mikael Forssell leaving Chelsea for Birmingham - where he is currently on loan.
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I've never heard of him..anyone got any info on him etc?
is he worth chasing over?
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