Chelsea are determined to battle Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race to sign Sao Paolo starlet Eder Militao, according to The Daily Mirror.
The Blues are keen to try and lure the 20-year-old starlet to the Stamford Bridge and are willing to splash the cash in order secure his signature.
The report adds that the west London outfit are planning to totally “overhaul” their squad ahead of next season and Militao has emerged as one of their top summer targets.
The defensive midfielder is said to be valued at around £20m and due to his versatility makes him such a key target for the defending Premier League champions.
However, it would appear that Chelsea could face fierce competition for Militao’s signature with Manchester United are interested in the youngster, along with Porto and Borussia Dortmund.
