Saudi club in talks with Chelsea over Angelo

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  • Author, Nizaar Kinsella
  • Role, 大象传媒 Sport football news reporter

Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr are in talks to sign Chelsea winger Angelo Gabriel on a permanent deal.

The 19-year-old is considered surplus to requirements just a year after moving to Stamford Bridge in a 拢10m move from Brazilian side Santos.

But the Blues believe they can make a quick profit on the Brazil under-20 international and have entered talks with Public Investment Fund (PIF) owned Al-Nassr, who boast Cristiano Ronaldo among their star-studded ranks.

Saudi Arabian clubs have been encouraged to sign top under-21 talents with new exemptions on overseas limits for younger players.

Angelo would fit into that category and could leave after spending last season on loan at Chelsea's partner club Strasbourg, which is also owned by the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital run BlueCo.

The transfer window in Saudi Arabia closes at 22:00 BST.