Chelsea are reportedly set to move for Santos midfielder Thiago Maia in a potential £15 million deal.
That’s according to Simon Mullock of the Daily Mirror, who has reported that manager Antonio Conte is set to step up his summer recruitment. It’s noted in the piece there have already been talks staged between Maia’s agent Kia Joorabchian and the Blues.
“Maia will be monitored playing for Brazil at the Olympics,” continued Mullock. “…The defensive midfielder has anchored Santos' midfield for two years and is due a 30 percent cut of any transfer fee.