CHELSEA have invited Brazilian wonderkid Endrick to their training ground and tasked Thiago Silva with help to seal a deal.
The 16-year-old Palmeiras striker is receiving interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Scouts from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Barcelona, Ajax and Benfica have also been monitoring him.
But Chelsea have made the first serious play to try and sign the youngster – who will not officially join any side before his 18th birthday in July 2024.
However, a deal can be put in place in early 2023 ahead of his transfer the following year.
And according to The Times, the Blues have flown Endrick and his family over for a look around their Cobham training ground.
They have also introduced the teenager to Brazil legend Silva – who joined Chelsea in the summer of 2020.
He is believed to have spent some time with the 38-year-old centre-back – who has accumulated 109 caps for his country.
Endrick’s father, Douglas, who is in discussions with a number of European clubs, has also visited Stamford Bridge.
In October, Endrick made history by becoming the youngest player to feature for Palmeiras at 16 years, two months and 16 days.
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And he has already registered three goals for the Brazilian outfit.
Before breaking through into the first team, he bagged 165 goals in 169 games for the academy side.
Chelsea are currently formulating a new team of recruiters, with Joe Shield’s already appointed and Christopher Vivell and Paul Winstanley reportedly on the way.
