Chelsea are set to miss out on their long term target Gabriel Mec as Shakhtar Donetsk are reportedly in advanced talks to sign the attacking midfielder from Gremio.
Softfootball understood that the 17-year-old Brazilian sensation was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge last summer and he was on the verge of becoming yet another wonderkid to join the Blues.
However, a deal failed to materialise, despite reports in Brazil suggesting that a deal was likely to take place before the end of 2024 summer transfer window.