Chelsea are optimistic about signing the Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
According to Julien Laurens from ESPN, all parties are optimistic about securing the agreement soon.
Everton are interested in the player as well but it would be tough for them to outmuscle Chelsea.
The Blues are financially well-equipped and they are a much more attractive project.
Gabriel has done well for Lille and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the Premier League.
Chelsea could use a talented centre back like him next season and it should prove to be a good signing if the player adapts to English football.