Crystal Palace are reportedly on the brink of securing the transfer of Matheus Franca, who would reject Chelsea in favor of a move to Selhurst Park.
The Blues, despite the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino and new backroom staff, are currently undergoing a period of transition, experiencing a series of dramas in recent transfer windows.
This ongoing instability may be a contributing factor to players being hesitant about joining the club to further their careers.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Flamengo's young star appears open to a switch to Selhurst Park, despite the Londoners' interest.
If the Brazilian outfit insist on a €25m/£21m fee, it appears that Chelsea might reconsider their plans to sign the player.
Although not as illustrious as their London counterparts, the Eagles, under the guidance of Roy Hodgson, have an intriguing project and a squad capable of challenging teams in the mid to upper echelons of the Premier League table.
If they could maintain their form from the latter stages of the 2022/23 season when Hodgson took over from Patrick Vieira, a European place at the end of the 2023/24 campaign is within their reach
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