Barcelona are Leading Chelsea in the Race to Sign 18-year-old Corinthians Midfielder Gabriel Moscardo.

Barcelona are leading Chelsea in the race to sign 18-year-old Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo.

Moscardo, who has 20 senior appearances to his name, was the subject of an offer from Chelsea during the summer, but the teenager recently confirmed his plan to wait until the end of the calendar year to decide his future.

“There was a proposal from Chelsea months ago, but I talk a lot with my agent and my parents and they try to give me as little information as possible,” Moscardo said.

“They say there is not long until the end of the season, they tell me to dedicate myself and do well, and that at the end of the season, there will be good things.”

Sources have confirmed to 90min that Chelsea’s interest in Moscardo remains, but the Blues are facing significant competition from Barcelona in their pursuit of the teenage midfielder.