Chelsea has been scouting Joao Victor de Souza, an 18-year-old left-back referred to as the 'new Marcelo'. The plan was to sign him and loan him to Strasbourg to adapt to European football. However, the player and his agent are not impressed with this plan.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a transfer move for Santos prodigy Joao Victor de Souza. The 18-year-old left-back, known for his talent, is being likened to Real Madrid and Brazil legend Marcelo. It appears that Chelsea is expressing significant interest in Souza and may initially loan him to one of their affiliated clubs, such as the Ligue 1 team Strasbourg. While Chelsea fans might need to be patient before Souza dons their jersey, he could compete for a first-team position at Stamford Bridge earlier than anticipated.

Barcelona and Chelsea are reportedly the two clubs most advanced in their efforts to sign Souza, an 18-year-old left-back from Santos. The Spanish publication AS has described him as the 'new Marcelo' because of his impressive performances. Should a deal with Chelsea be finalized, it is expected that Souza would be loaned to Strasbourg in France for a year, as the club is owned by BlueCo. Meanwhile, Santos is attempting to negotiate a contract renewal with Souza, as his current contract is set to expire in May 2025.