Torino defender Gleison Bremer has expressed his desire to leave this summer amid interest from Chelsea and Inter Milan, according to reports.
The 25-year-old is ready to leave the Turin-based side following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season and has attracted interest from clubs across Europe.
Chelsea and Inter Milan have both been linked with the Brazilian defender and they have been handed a welcome boost in their pursuits.
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Bremer has confirmed he spoke with Torino last summer of his intentions to leave and they both agreed he could depart this year to take the next step in his development in the hope of playing at the highest level.
“I told the coach and the management: ‘I want to change now’ (last summer). So they told me: ‘Stay this year, help us. Next year you can take the next step’," he told ESPN.
“The fans already know that I have this desire to play in the Champions League, to go there to earn a call-up to the Brazilian national team."
He added: “I need to play at a much better level, so I think it’s a matter of time.
"I’m analysing some proposals, but I think that next season I will no longer play for Torino.”
Thomas Tuchel's side have reportedly sent an 'important proposal' for Bremer, while Inter are in talks to sign the central defender.
Inter are in talks with Torino over a potential deal with the Serie A side holding out for a fee of between €35 and €40 million.
It remains to be seen if Chelsea would be willing to match the valuation as they keep a firm eye on completing a summer transfer for Jules Kounde of Sevilla.
Chelsea will spend smartly this summer and that has been publicly reiterated by co-owner Todd Boehly who has insisted they will not risk breaking any Financial Fair Play rules.
"Financial Fair Play is starting to get some teeth and that will limit ability to acquire players at any price. UEFA takes it seriously and will continue to take it seriously.
"(More teeth) means financial penalties and disqualification from sporting competitions."
Chelsea will look to follow Liverpool's model which Boehly was full of praise for.
The co-controlling owner added: "If you look at the models that are very successful, Liverpool is a great model.
"Liverpool generates a couple of hundred million more revenue than Chelsea and they generate earnings, so I think there is an opportunity to compete."
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Matthew Debono