Chelsea have reportedly been hijacked by Premier League rivals Wolves in the race to sign 17-year-old Pedro Lima from Sport Recife.
Since Todd Boehly s consortium completed its takeover of the Premier League giants in 2022, they have been focused on reducing the average age of their squad by signing up-and-coming talents.
As part of this recruitment drive, have attempted to snap up some of the best teenage talent around the globe and they have been pursuing Lima.
The right-back has progressed through the ranks at Brazilian Serie B outfit Sport Recife and has already made 26 appearances at senior level.
Chelsea have been tracking his progress and it s been widely reported that they were expected to win the race to sign him.
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