Exclusive: Chelsea negotiate personal terms and close in on Arsenal and Liverpool transfer targets.

Chelsea is still working on a deal to get Brazilian wonderkid Pedro Lima, who was also desired by Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

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Sources close to the matter have informed CaughtOffside that Chelsea are dominating the fight for Lima’s signature after agreeing personal terms with the player, but he was also on the radar of the Blues’ major rivals such as Arsenal.

Chelsea has positioned itself as a club eager to attract and nurture the world’s greatest young players, with Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali making it a distinguishing aspect of their ownership since taking over the club from Roman Abramovich.

While Abramovich had previously focused on bringing ready-made big-name superstars to Chelsea, the west London club is now taking a more long-term strategy to developing a project at Stamford Bridge.

Lima now appears to be the next name through the door, assuming negotiations with his club Sport Recife go well.

Lima transfer: Chelsea poised to execute €15 million agreement
While the deal is not yet complete, CaughtOffside understands that Chelsea will win the race for Lima and capture the brilliant 17-year-old full-back for roughly €15 million.

Lima is then anticipated to sign a long-term contract with Chelsea, and Chelsea fans will undoubtedly be thrilled to see yet another top young South American talent on the way.Kendry Paez will also join CFC soon, and Estevao Willian from Palmeiras is anticipated to sign a contract.

Lima should be a crucial player for Chelsea one day if he can reach his full potential, and Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City will undoubtedly be sad to have missed out on this genuine prodigy, who appears to be destined for a successful career at the highest level.