Chelsea has agreed to fees more than £ 50m to pursue Joao Pedro from Briton.
The 23 -year -old is expected to sign a seven -year contract and may be available to play in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Joao Pedro is flying from Brazil to organize a medical in the United States and may make his debut in Friday’s quarter -final tie against Palmiras (BST 02:00) in Philadelphia.
The move follows an agreement to sign his English Winger Jamie Gitense for £ 55M on Saturday with Borusia Dortmund, Chelsea defeated Benfika to reach Benfika to reach the last eight of the Club World Cup.