Barcelona tracking Estêvão after difficult Chelsea start under Alonso

La Liga heavyweights Barcelona are keeping a watchful eye on developments surrounding the future of Chelsea starlet Estêvão, with a view to a potential move for his signature in the new year.

A difficult start under Alonso

The Brazilian attacker has, for his part, endured a difficult opening to the new campaign in west London. Following the summer appointment of Xabi Alonso, Estêvão has struggled to establish himself in the system of his new manager. Considered one of the standout attacking talents in world football, chatter surrounding Estêvão's long-term prospects under Alonso has in turn already begun to spread.

As alluded to above, watching on from afar all the while are those in a position of power at the Spotify Camp Nou. According to a report from Foot Mercato:

"FC Barcelona are monitoring Estêvão's situation at Chelsea very closely! Deco is personally following his development, and Barça could approach his entourage in early 2027 to explore the possibility of a transfer."

Chelsea unlikely to make it easy

It is added that, despite his recent challenges, Chelsea still consider Estêvão an 'important' player for the club's future, making any potential transfer 'particularly tricky'. Banner interest from the Camp Nou board nevertheless signals that the Brazilian remains one of the most closely watched young attackers in European football, with his next move set to be one of the major talking points as the new year approaches.