Chelsea Transfer Rumours: Oscar Is Best Brazilian Option for Blues

Chelsea bought the right Brazilian.

Last summer, the Blues were linked to Neymar. This summer, they were linked to Hulk. Now, according to ESPN.com (along with other sources), Chelsea have agreed in principle to a £25 million deal that would bring in Oscar.

The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the best young players in Brazil. The creative midfielder is best known for his hat trick in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final. He was the first player to ever accomplish such a feat, and it instantly put his name on many clubs' shortlists.

After a solid season at Internacional, Oscar remained a popular name. Additionally, his price tag wasn't as ridiculous as his fellow Brazilians. Chelsea backed off Neymar and Hulk because the asking prices were absurd. At £25 million, Oscar is at the perfect price.

As a creative South American player, it is reasonable to assume that Oscar's Premier League career could go one of three directions.

First, he could be a bust. Along the likes of Robinho, his flair and creativity could be smashed by ruthless English defenses. Within two years, he could be shipped back overseas for a low price.

Option two, he could be a solid midfielder. He could create chances regularly, but he would always leave something on the table. If he was benched, fans would want him playing. If he was playing, fans would want him on the bench. He would play four thankless years and be shipped out for a similar price.

But then there's option three. Seemingly out of nowhere, Oscar could become another South American to take the Premier League by storm, along the lines of Sergio Aguero or Carlos Tevez. He would be a fan favorite, and the club would most likely sell him too soon.

One of those options would probably cost Chelsea money. However, the other two would only make Chelsea richer. Obviously, football isn't this black and white, but it's an easy way to look at things.

Considering Neymar's size and Hulk's propensity to disappear in big games—as the focal point of an attack—but still, there are bigger risks than with Oscar. He doesn't take as much off the table, which makes a £25 million transfer much more reasonable than a £40-plus million deal for the other two.

Given the relatively small price and other creative midfielders (that Chelsea paid more for) already on the team, there won't be too much pressure on Oscar. Given the lower expectations, he will be liberated to play his own style, and he will have the best chance to succeed.

If he doesn't succeed; though, it won't be a horrible loss for Chelsea. If he does succeed; however, Chelsea will have made a spectacular decision.