Barça monitoring Estevão's situation at Chelsea
According to several media outlets, FC Barcelona are closely monitoring the situation of Brazilian forward Estevão at Chelsea, where he is reportedly struggling under Xabi Alonso.
FC Barcelona are reportedly monitoring the situation of Brazilian forward Estevão at Chelsea. The information, reported by Diario Sport and picked up by several media outlets, indicates that the Catalan club are interested in the 19-year-old player.
A tense relationship with Xabi Alonso
According to UOL Esporte, Barça are attentive to a possible rift between Estevão and Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian's start to the season has not lived up to his expectations, and he is struggling to earn the trust of the Spanish coach. According to Foot Mercato, the winger has only played 23 minutes of football this season.
Interest confirmed by several sources
BBC Sport also mentions Barça's interest in Estevão in its rumours section. Terra and Metrópoles confirm that the Catalan board are following the player's situation. However, no official bid has been mentioned by the sources.
A situation to watch
Barça could take advantage of the situation to try to sign Estevão, but nothing is decided yet. The player, under contract with Chelsea, has not publicly reacted to these rumours. The coming days could be decisive for the Brazilian's future, as the winter transfer window approaches.
