Chelsea have set their sights on an alternative to Rangers' Jefte.
The Rangers Review revealed earlier in the week that the London club were setting their sights on the left-back ahead of a potential move at the season's end.
Jefte joined Rangers in the summer from Fluminense for less than £1m and has had a great first six months at Ibrox. His efforts clearly haven't gone unnoticed.
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However, when asked if the club is the best place for Jefte to continue his development, Rangers manager Phillippe Clement said: “I know these kinds of clubs. I had some players going there or similar clubs.
"Maybe one day, if he makes a normal evolution. With what he's been doing now, I think one day he will be ready for that. But for the moment, it's too early. And I think this is a good place for him to develop."
In the meantime, Chelsea look to have set their sites on a different Brazilian prospect.
Indeed, the Stamford Bridge side have offered Corinthians €8m (£6.7m), with another €4.5m (£3.8m) in add-ons, for 16-year-old left-back Denner.
Speaking to Meu Timao in Brazil, Corinthians President Augusto Melo delved into the details of the deal: "It’s €8m in cash," he said.
"Then there is another amount, of €100,000 per game. It’s a wonderful sale for a boy at 16 years old who hasn’t played a single professional game."
Jefte seems unbothered by the speculation, with his performance levels staying as good as ever and Clement stating that the left-back is 'totally not busy with all these rumours, totally not'.
