Chelsea to miss out on ‘next Marcelo’; Arsenal set to take upper hand

Joao Victor de Souza, often dubbed the 'new Marcelo,' is a dynamic left-back known for his impressive defensive capabilities.

Joao Victor de Souza (Via X)

Jason Pettigrove of Caught Offside has reported that Joao Victor de Souza won’t be looking to join Chelsea. The Blues were interested in the 18-year-old left-back from Flamengo. The club wanted to sign him and loan him out to Strasbourg. However, the player was not interested in that policy, given that he wants to play for the first team of a big club next season.

The Blues have been scouting talented young players and buying them in the transfer market under the new ownership. de Souza has impressed them with his talents. de Souza, often dubbed the ‘new Marcelo,’ is a dynamic left-back. Known for his impressive defensive capabilities, he excels in ball recovery and one-on-one duels, boasting an 80% success rate. His versatility allows him to play as a winger or midfielder, showcasing his adaptability and technical skills.

Chelsea have signed plenty of midfielders from South America, with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez being the latest ones. However, these two are the only players who have found success at Stamford Bridge. Hence, young players, who have been linked to Chelsea, will definitely take this into account, and de Souza has certainly not liked getting loaned to Strasbourg.

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The report has also revealed that the player might be looking to move to Arsenal, who are also interested in signing him. Hence, it remains to be seen what happens in the upcoming transfer window.

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Chelsea are interested in signing Crystal Palace star Daniel Munoz

Antena2 has reported that Chelsea, Manchester City, and Barcelona have been fighting for the services of Crystal Palace star Daniel Munoz. He plays as a right-back for Crystal Palace. Munoz possesses relentless work rate and athleticism. His defensive solidity is complemented by his attacking flair. He possesses the trait of making progressive passes and contributing offensively. Munoz’s ability to win duels and recover balls makes him a vital asset.

Chelsea are definitely pleased with the qualities and are looking at him as the one who will strengthen their backline. They have been looking to sign players who can play at different positions in the backline. Hence, they see Munoz as the one who can do so.

Munoz has conceded 25 goals and kept seven clean sheets in 23 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. That means when Munoz is on the pitch, his team concedes a goal every 79 minutes. Moreover, he’s made 3.80 tackles and 1.19 interceptions for every 90 minutes he was on the pitch. He is also racking up about 2.33 clearances at the same time. The Crystal Palace man has appeared in 23 matches this season in the Premier League, playing a total of 1987 minutes.