Graeme Bailey of HITC Sport understands that the likes of Leicester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton, West Ham United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all ready to open talks with Santos to sign striker Gabriel Barbosa.
Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan are believed to be leading the way for teh £30m-rated forward but now a number of England’s biggest clubs are ready to make their move.
Santos are sending a delegation party to England next week to hold talks with Leicester, but some of Barbosa’s intermediaries have also made initial contact with several other Premier League clubs over a move and there is strong rival interest.
West Ham are believed to be one of these clubs in contact with representatives of the 19-year-old who is currently with the Brazil squad competing at the Olympics.
‘Gabigol’ has been tipped to become the next Neymar following his rise to stardom at Santos much like he predecessor, scoring over 50 goals in more than 150 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2013.
Able to play on either wing or as a central striker, Gabigol is one of the top talents coming out of South American football right now and is tipped to reach the top.
It;s understood that Santon are looking for £30m to sell their prized asset this summer, a fee the Hammers are willing to shell out for the right striker. Whether they’d take the plunge on this teenage sensation remains to be seen.
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