Chelsea are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Athletico Paranaense’s Bruno Guimaraes this summer, while Benfica are also eyeing a move for the midfielder.
Guimaraes has had a standout season for the Brazilian side this season, and according to Sport Witness, via Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Chelsea are in pole position to land the 21-year-old given the Blues’ relationship with Guimaraes’ agent, Giuliano Bertolucci.
Bertolucci represents some of the biggest names in Brazilian football, including David Luiz and former Blues midfielder Oscar, while he has also worked alongside Kia Joorabchian to represent Barcelona star Phillipe Coutinho.
Chelsea’s impeding transfer ban could scupper a potential move for Guimaraes, however, who’s release clause of €40million in his Athletico-PR contract will also reportedly price Benfica out of a move.
Serie A giants Napoli and AC Milan are also said to be interested in the defensive midfielder, while both LOSC Lille and Shakhtar Donetsk are keen on a move for Guimaraes.
