PSG have their ‘£40million bid for Endrick turned down’ by Brazilian champions Palmeiras as Chelsea enter January transfer battle with the 16-year-old believed to ‘favour Premier League move to London’
- PSG have submitted a £40million bid for Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick
- Brazilian club Palmeiras rejected the bid as they hold out for more for the striker
- Chelsea will rival the French champions to land the 16-year-old Brazilian talent
- Endrick could leave the club if his £53million release clause is activatedÂ
16-year-old Palmeiras striker Endrick is wanted by both PSG and Chelsea, with the Brazilian club reportedly rejecting the Ligue 1 side’s £40million offer for the teenage sensation.
Endrick is one of the world’s brightest up and coming talents since bursting onto the scene with Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras in July, and has caught the attention of a host of European giants.
The left-footed Endrick is Palmeiras’ youngest ever player, having made his debut at the age of 16 years and 16 days, and has already scored three goals for the club in Brazil’s top tier.Â
Palmeiras striker Endrick is wanted by a host of top clubs including both PSG and ChelseaÂ
The 16-year-old has scored 165 goals in 169 games for the youth team and already made his debut for the club’s first teamÂ
A shortage of standout strikers has seen European sides begin to ramp up their attempts to sign Endrick with big-spenders Paris Saint-Germain having their initial bid waved away, according to an update on Reddit.
The Ligue 1 outfit are keen to snap up emerging footballing talent as manager Christophe Galtier prepares for a busy January transfer window as the club looks to further reinforce their ranks.
Chelsea believe they are in the driving seat to secure the teenage striker’s signature
PSG manager Christophe Galtier instructed the club to launch a £40million bid for Endrick
Palmeiras have reportedly inserted a £53million into Endrick’s contract with PSG willing to pay the quotes amount to release the star. However, Chelsea have stated they will match any offer for the striker.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter is keen to capture the highly-sought after talent with the London outfit recently hosting the Brazilian and his entourage at their Cobham training ground.
But PSG will be rivalled by Chelsea and manager Graham Potter who is keen on Endrick as well
Fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva led Endrick and his family around the training facilities in an attempt to convince the teenager to move to the Premier League side in January.
Chelsea are confident that the VIP tour has put them in the driving seat to land the Palmeiras academy product with the club keen to wrap up a deal during the current off-season in Brazil following the conclusion of the season in South-America.
Chelsea introduced Brazilian legend Thiago Silva to Endrick on a tour of the training groundÂ
Endrick is being advised by the same sports agency that also represents fellow Brazilian Vinicius Jr, who moved from Flamengo to Real Madrid in 2018.
Any move for the teenage star can be confirmed in early 2023, and the striker would be eligible to move after his 18th birthday the following year.
