Chelsea linked with Brazilian midfielder

According to the Express, Chelsea is interested in signing Inter Milan striker Gabriel Barbosa, as Chelsea boss Frank Lampard look to have more attacking options before the end of the month.

Report say the Brazilian forward fondly called Gabigol could join Chelsea with Olivier Giroud been part of the deal.

Barbosa just ended a loan spell at Brazilian side Flamengo.

The prolific goalscorer in the Brazil's serie A has scored 70 goals in 112 appearances for Flamengo and his former club Santos.

He was the star player in the Copa Libertadores final this season after scoring twice for Flamengo.

By Oladele Emmanuel