Fabrizio Romano has now claimed that Chelsea are about to miss out on the signing of one of the brightest youngsters in world football.
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In a period where Todd Boehly has been looking to snap up the best young talents on the market, it is perhaps surprising that they had not yet confirmed a deal to bring in Moscardo.
Less than a month ago however, reports from Brazil began to claim that they had actually agreed a fee with the Brazilian club over the deal, following a summer transfer window where they had also registered their interest.
It would not have been the first time that the Blues had agreed a fee outside of the transfer window for a player. This seems to have not come to fruition however.
Romano has now claimed that a deal has been agreed for the extremely promising talent to actually make the move to PSG.
He said: “Gabriel Moscardo to PSG, here we go! Understand verbal agreement with Corinthians has been reached for €20m fixed fee. Package also includes €2m add-ons.
“Moscardo will travel to Paris as soon as clubs sign the formal agreement. Beraldo & Moscardo to PSG, done.”
It is not the first time this season that a player who looked set for a move to Stamford Bridge has actually found themselves making a shift to Ligue 1.
It was reported that they were really close to a deal last summer to sign Manuel Ugarte, however a huge offer from their wealthy competitors eventually saw him head there.
However, his season so far has not exactly left Chelsea supporters feeling as if they have missed a trick, with him struggling in the Champions League in particular this season.