Chelsea are throught to be one of the clubs leading the chase for Brazilian sensation Neymar. However, even before the Santos forward arrives in Europe, Chelsea might have their hands on the player already dubbed as the "new Neymar."
The Blues are closing in on a deal for teenager Neilton, who impressed everyone by scoring a hat-trick for the Santos under-19 team against Palmeiras recently.
Neilton reportedly has a £5 million ($8 million) buyout clause in his contract, with owner Roman Abramovich ready to take full advantage, according to the Daily Mirror.
Aware of the rising interest around Europe in their player, Santos are trying to renegotiate a deal to remove or increase the release clause, but Chelsea are hopeful of tying up a deal soon.
Below is a video of Neilton's talents, as he scores three past Palmeiras.
Meanwhile, England manager Roy Hodgson has implored Frank Lampard not to leave Europe at the end of the season when his contract with Chelsea expires.
Lampard was at the fore yet again for England, scoring the winner against Brazil. The England midfielder, however, has been told he will not be offered a new contract by Chelsea, with L.A. Galaxy expected to be his most likely destination.
Hodgson, though, believes, Lampard, who has also been linked with moves to Italy and France, is best served remaining in Europe to further his international career.
"He was excellent (against Brazil)," Hodgson said. "I think he can (reach 100 caps).
"I hope we'll keep Frank in England. It's not for me to discuss his future with his current club, that's for him and his club. I know he'll have a lot of offers if Chelsea do decide they're prepared to let him go.
"I'm rather hoping we'll still see him, if not in England then Europe which will make my task easier. If he goes further afield and follows David (Beckham to the MLS), it complicates matters but it doesn't mean your career is over with England.
"But the further afield you go, the more problematic it gets for the media and the England manager to follow you."
