PREMIER LEAGUE target Gabigol has dropped his biggest hint yet that he’s on his way to England after ‘saying goodbye’ to supporters.
The Brazilian is a wanted man with reports that Chelsea have made their move as they plot to sign a striker in January.
Gabigol has returned to Inter Milan from FlamengoCredit: Getty – Contributor
Gabigol – whose real name is Gabriel Barbosa – is returning from his loan spell at Flamengo back to Inter Milan.
The 23-year-old has bagged 34 goals and 11 assists from 43 games with the Libertadores champs.
But with Romelu Lukaku Inter’s main man in attack, Gabigol could be wasting no time in making his move to England.
Just a day after being linked with the Blues, Gabigol wrote in Portuguese on Twitter: “Thank you for your love.”
Gabigol moved from Santos to the San Siro in 2016 but has made just nine league appearances among three loan spells.
Reports in Brazil claim that Chelsea face fierce competition from West Ham for his signature ahead of a £20million switch.
Blues boss Frank Lampard is in the market for a new striker in the window after their transfer ban was lifted.
The gaffer wants to take the pressure off Tammy Abraham’s shoulders but has little faith in Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi.
Giroud has been linked with a move to Bordeaux and Juventus while Aston Villa want Batshuayi on loan.
Gabigol is a wanted man in the Premier LeagueCredit: AFP or licensors
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
