‘Imminent’ – Chelsea in ‘pole position’ to sign Serie A defender

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Chelsea linked Gleison Bremer

According to reports in Italy, Chelsea are in “pole position” to sign Torino defender Gleison Bremer next summer.

Bremer has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months. It was reported last week that Chelsea had joined the race to sign him.

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Bremer meanwhile joined Torino in 2018 after he had a spell with Brazillian side Atletico Mineiro.

The 24-year-old has already played 89 times for the Serie A outfit. He has captained Torino for their last three league games.

Italian outlet Tuttosport (as relayed by Sport Witness) are reporting that Chelsea are now in “pole position” to sign the centre-back.

It is stated that “it’s really England that is the next, perhaps imminent, destination” for Bremer. His contract is due to expire in 2023 so Torino are expected to be willing to sell him next summer.

Elsewhere, Patrick Vieira has compared Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher to Frank Lampard and Ray Parlour.

The Palace loanee has been involved in nine goals from his 16 Premier League games this season:

“Conor has this passion for the game when he is on the field like a Ray Parlour, but I would say he has maybe the quality finishing of a Frank Lampard,” Vieira said.

“It is a manager’s dream to have a player like Conor because when he is on the field, he will give everything.

“He is focused, concentrated and will always give his best. This is something that for me is really important.”

Vieira believes the midfielder’s desire to improve is behind his goal return.

“I think it is his determination to progress. Every time he is putting his feet on the field, he wants to improve and to challenge himself,” the Palace manager added.

“We know his quality and we know he can be box-to-box. He can score goals but what is really impressive with him is his work ethic in training every day.

“When you have that kind of determination to challenge yourself and to improve, you will have more chance to succeed.”