Both Chelsea and Liverpool are trying to lure in a Brazilian starlet, after Manchester City were able to secure the services of Gabriel Jesus earlier this week. Antonio Conte is preparing a £15 million move for Santos midfielder Thiago Maia, pending the player’s performances at this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to Yahoo Sports Brazil. The 19-year-old midfielder has a contract until 2019 but is willing to move to Europe. Unlike most Brazilian youngsters, Maia’s ownership rights are pretty straightforward, with Santos owning 100 per cent of the player’s…
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