Premier League trio dealt blow in chase for Brazilian star – report
Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their apparent attempt to sign Brazilian defender Dede, The Express say.
It is claimed that Liverpool and Manchester are also interested in the 24-year-old, who has been linked with a £15m move to the Premier League.
Corinthians, AC Milan and Benfica are also rumoured to be interested, with Vasco da Gama reported to be willing to sell him.
But Dede told Brazilian television show Globo Esporte: “I don’t know anything. Corinthians are a great club and I won’t say I wouldn’t like to play there. I’ll keep focusing on my job.”
Meanwhile, Turkish media have reported that Chelsea are vying with Atletico Madrid for the signing of 27-year-old Galatasaray forward Burak Yilmaz.
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