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Chelsea set to make £15million bid for Brazilian midfielder in January
CHELSEA are reportedly set to revive their interest in Santos’ Thiago Maia in January.
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Antonio Conte was interested in bringing the Brazilian midfielder to Stamford Bridge earlier this summer.
But Santos were reluctant to let the 19-year-old leave before the end of their domestic season.
Now the Daily Mail claim Chelsea will again target the Santos youngster in January.
The report claims the Blues are willing to make a £15million offer for the teenager.
Thiago Maia helped Brazil win gold at the Rio Olympics
And the Chelsea are hoping Santos will be more willing to let the midfielder leave as the Brazilian campaign ends in December.
Maia impressed for Brazil at the Rio Olympics, helping his country win gold for the first time.
He has scored two goals in 73 appearances for Santos, and is under contract with the club until 2019.
Maia could join Martin Caceres at Stamford Bridge.
Express Sport understands the Blues are considering a surprise move for the former Juventus defender.
Caceres is currently a free agent and Conte wants to check on the 29-year-old’s fitness levels before offering him a deal.
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