Chelsea is growing increasingly optimistic about securing the services of a forward who is widely seen as a frontrunner for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award.

Chelsea is currently in high spirits about securing a deal with an attacker who’s being hailed as a future Balon d’Or winner. The club’s ambitions have been clear since Todd Boehly took over, always aiming to snag the best young talents before others do.

Several of their recent signings have already seen first-team action, with Cesare Casadei making regular appearances off the bench under Mauricio Pochettino. But not all new talents will have immediate opportunities, even if they show immense potential. Kendry Paez, for instance, is a mainstay in Ecuador’s senior squad alongside Moises Caicedo, despite his arrival being scheduled for the next season’s end.

Now, rumors suggest Chelsea is eyeing a deal for another potential superstar, Estevao Willian, a 17-year-old forward from Palmeiras who primarily plays on the right-wing. Experts in the field have praised his abilities and even suggested he could one day clinch the Balon d’Or.

The Athletic reports that Chelsea is confident about sealing the deal, with the financial terms possibly exceeding £50 million. This aligns with earlier reports from Brazil, which favored Chelsea over other Premier League clubs for the transfer, leaving many of Europe’s top teams envious.

Despite this optimism, some Chelsea supporters worry that the club’s focus on young talents might strain their budget for immediate impact players. This concern could lead to selling off key players like Conor Gallagher to balance the financial books.