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Chelsea's £10m midfield maestro, Brazil's 'new Sergio Aguero', and the Flamengo winger that snubbed Newcastle! Mail Sport showcases the South American wonderkids targeted by Europe's top-flight teams

The transfer window may not officially open until June 14, but clubs have been informally stoking the flames of transfer speculation from the minute January's window shut.

Whilst many Premier League football fans will have a good understanding of the hottest European prospects their club should be targeting, what of those dazzling further afield?

South America has long been a hotbed of young footballing talent, but for years, players were drawn to Spain, Italy, or Portugal if they wanted to make their name in Europe.

After Brexit - and a revamp of the FA visa regulations for international players - the door for South American players vying to join an English side has been opened wider somewhat, with clubs such as Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Chelsea reaping the benefit.