CHELSEA have invited Brazilian wonderkid Endrick to their training ground and tasked Thiago Silva with help to seal a deal.
The 16-year-old Palmeiras striker is receiving interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Scouts from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Barcelona, Ajax and Benfica have also been monitoring him.
But Chelsea have made the first serious play to try and sign the youngster – who will not officially join any side before his 18th birthday in July 2024.
However, a deal can be put in place in early 2023 ahead of his transfer the following year.