Barcelona have one of the best right-wingers in the world in Lamine Yamal. The Spanish teenager and Michael Olise are widely considered the two best players in their position.
One starlet with the potential to reach that level in the coming years is Chelsea winger Estevao Willian.
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The Brazilian joined the Blues from Palmeiras at the beginning of last season and enjoyed a good first campaign in England.
However, he has found game time hard to come by under Xabi Alonso, and Barcelona have been linked with a move for the teenager.
According to Fabrizio Romano, however, there are no negotiations between Barcelona and Chelsea for Estevao, not even over a possible loan move.
Barcelona not in talks for Estevao
The 19-year-old missed out on the World Cup through injury and has endured a frustrating start to the new season.
His first Premier League start came just last weekend, when Alonso finally gave him an opportunity against Manchester United.
Estevao is pushing for more opportunities at Chelsea. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
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The Brazilian responded in style, emerging as one of Chelsea’s best players on the night alongside Romeo Lavia.
Estevao even found the back of the net after an excellent piece of skill, but his goal was ruled out for a marginal offside.
Despite his lack of game time, Chelsea have maintained that they consider him an important part of their long-term project.
Xabi Alonso also explained that he was managing the South American’s minutes and that his opportunities should increase over the course of the season.
Barcelona must focus on their existing attacking options
Estevao has already faced Barcelona once in his career, at Stamford Bridge last season, and he had an excellent game.
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Considering his potential, he would be an excellent signing for any club in Europe, not just the Catalans.
However, Barça already possess considerable attacking talent, with Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon offering Hansi Flick several options.
Lamine’s presence makes Barcelona an unattractive option for most right-wingers. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Adding a talented winger like Estevao, whose preferred position directly overlaps with Lamine’s, would not be ideal.
Barcelona also do not need to bring in another attacker on loan and are well placed to focus on the players already in their squad.
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There is also little reason for Chelsea to sanction a temporary move to a club where he is unlikely to get regular minutes.
Barça‘s entire focus in the transfer market should be on defensive reinforcements, and it remains to be seen how Deco handles the situation in January.
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