Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United have all been linked with Breno Bidon in recent months - and the Corinthians midfielder has now openly admitted that playing in the Champions League is part of his long-term ambition.
tnt sports brazil Published a quick interview in which the 20-year-old made his European dream very clear. Although there is no defined timeline, the direction of travel is clear.
"I dream of playing in Europe. It's been a dream since I was a kid – to play in Europe, to play in the Champions League, like I said, to play in the World Cup. It's been a dream since I was little. I have that desire. I don't know when that moment will come, but I have a desire to play abroad." He said
There are already six big links to Brenno Bidon
Chelsea were the only club to test Corinthians' resolve with an offer. report in brazil The offer is claimed to be worth around €20m (£17m), which is well below the club's expectations.
arsenal and manchester united Both have been interrogated. However, no one has moved forward with collecting information.
At the same time, nottingham forest, Fulham and Wolverhampton He has also been credited with monitoring the midfielder. Their involvement remains at the scouting level rather than the negotiation level.
Corinthians reportedly set their internal assessment much higher. some outlets in brazil There are claims they will only start talks at a figure closer to €30m (£25.5m), while others suggest the demand could rise to €35m-40m (£30m-£34m) depending on the structure and bonuses.
Time remains the deciding factor
Despite the European noise, Corinthians are in favor of getting out of the summer as soon as possible. Club officials have repeatedly indicated that January was never considered ideal for his development.
This stance fits into the broader strategy. The Brazilian team wants to avoid weakening the team in mid-season, especially with major competitions in the game. He also believes his value can increase further with consistent minutes.
Biden's comments don't speed anything up. Instead, they reinforce what has been obvious for months. Europe is the destination. The Champions League is a dream.
For Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, the message is that the door is not closed... but it will only open on Corinthians' terms.
