Chelsea join growing list of clubs chasing Flamengo ace

Chelsea join Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and European clubs in monitoring 15-year-old Flamengo midfielder Kauã Pavuna; no formal contact yet.

Chelsea are the latest Premier League club to be linked with Flamengo youngster Kauã Pavuna, joining Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal in reportedly tracking the 15-year-old attacking midfielder. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also said to be monitoring his development.

According to Correio Braziliense, there is no offer on the table and no indication of negotiations between Chelsea and Flamengo at this stage. Pavuna is considered one of the most promising players in Flamengo's academy, where he operates as a creative No.10.

The youngster has impressed in competitive football, scoring three goals as Flamengo won the Marveld International Tournament in June, including one in a 3-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. He has also featured for Brazil's U15 side and scored the winner against Colombia in the CONMEBOL Liga Evolución.

At only 15 years old, FIFA's restrictions on international transfers of minors mean any potential move to England remains some way off.