10 Brazilian Stars Linked to European Transfers This Summer

Brazilians are famous for playing beautiful football. It's no surprise, then, that clubs around the world covet Brazilians in the transfer market.

This summer is no exception. Numerous Brazilians are being linked with moves to—or to other parts of—Europe.

Some will probably move. Others almost certainly won't—at least for now.

Here are 10 Brazilians who are being linked with European transfers.

Neymar

Neymar almost certainly isn't going anywhere this summer, or maybe even the next.

But the 20-year-old superstar has been linked repeatedly with Barcelona and Real Madrid. That's why he must makes this list.

Hulk

Hulk, an aptly named 25-year-old midfielder/forward, has been linked with Chelsea (Daily Telegraph) for what seems like the last decade.

As yet, however, no deal has materialized.

Tottenham Hotspur and new manager Andre Villas-Boas—who managed Hulk at Porto—have recently joined the race (Daily Mail).

Lucas Moura

Inter Milan and Manchester United have reportedly sent delegations to Brazil in hopes of signing 19-year-old playmaker Lucas Moura from Sao Paulo (Daily Mail).

According to reports cited by ESPNSoccernet, United must increase their offer of €35 million if they want to sign Moura.

Oscar

According to multiple reports, Chelsea are close to signing 20-year-old playmaker Oscar from Internacional.

The Guardian reports that the fee will be £25 million. According to the Daily Mail, Oscar has completed his pre-transfer medical.

Leandro Damiao

Leandro Damiao's agent has confirmed that he has spoken with AC Milan over a potential transfer (ESPNSoccernet).

Damiao, a 22-year-old Internacional forward, has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs reportedly had a bid rejected (Daily Mail).

Ganso

Paulo Henrique Ganso, a 22-year-old attacking midfielder and teammate of Neymar at Santos, has been linked with multiple clubs.

AC Milan, Porto and Arsenal are just three of the most recent. With so much interest, this could become an interesting saga.

Willian

According to Goal.com, Shakhtar Donetsk and manager Mircea Lucescu have rejected Chelsea's €33 million bid for winger/attacking midfielder Willian.

Willian, 23, joined Shakhtar in 2007.

Julio Cesar

Goalkeeper Julio Cesar could be on his way out of Inter Milan this summer.

According to Metro, Tottenham Hotspur are interested, but Goal.com has reported that the keeper has been offered to Brazilian club Palmeiras.

Paulinho

Arsenal recently bid £9 million for Corinthians' 23-year-old playmaker Paulinho, according to the Daily Mail.

Corinthians officials say Paulinho will not be sold.

Wellington Nem

According to the Daily Mail, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Fluminense's 20-year-old attacking midfielder Wellington Nem. No offer has been made.

Juventus, CSKA Moscow and Arsenal are also thought to be interested.

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