Corinthians' Gabriel Moscardo Reveals Interest from European Giants

Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo has claimed that Chelsea made a transfer proposal to him over the summer. The 18-year-old midfielder has been linked with a number of top European sides, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Barcelona.

Chelsea's Youthful Transfer Strategy

Chelsea's transfer strategy over the summer was to acquire as much young talent as possible, spending £400 million in the process. This brought Todd Boehly's transfer investment to over £1 billion in just one year of ownership.

Moscardo's Decision to Stay Put

Moscardo revealed that he could have been added to the list of names bought by Chelsea but chose to stay at Corinthians until the end of the Brazilian league's season. His parents and agent advised him to focus on his current club and wait for good things to come at the end of the season.

Potential £18m Offer from Chelsea

According to ESPN, the offer made by Chelsea for Moscardo was worth around £18 million. The young midfielder once again hinted at a potential transfer to the Premier League after his side's 1-1 draw with Atlético Mineiro. However, he emphasized that his main focus is helping Corinthians avoid relegation in the remaining games of the season.

Moscardo's Late Breakthrough

Moscardo only broke into Corinthians' senior team in the second half of the season, making his rise to prominence all the more impressive.